Rohan Builders (India) Private Limited vs Berger Paints India Limited

The Supreme Court ruled that an application for extension of time under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, must be filed before the expiry of the arbitral tribunal's mandate. The Court upheld the High Court of Calcutta's interpretation that once the twelve-month period lapses, the court's power to extend time under Section 29A(4) is no longer available. This decision clarifies the procedural requirements for seeking extensions in arbitration proceedings, reinforcing the necessity of timely applications.