Quick Summary: On January 22, 2026, the Delhi High Court gave more time to a group of arbitrators working on a case between M/S Telexcell Information Systems Limited and M/S Tata Advanced Systems Limited, so they can finish the arbitration process.
The case involving M/S Telexcell Information Systems Limited and M/S Tata Advanced Systems Limited has been ongoing since 2019. The arbitration process was initially delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The court had previously extended the time for the arbitrators to work on the case until June 1, 2021.
In October 2021, Telexcell faced financial trouble, which further delayed the arbitration. This was resolved with a plan approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on May 30, 2023.
Several requests were made and taken back over time. Notably, on August 13, 2025, the court allowed Telexcell to take back a request while giving them the option to file a new one under a specific section of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Telexcell's Argument: Telexcell said they were careful and acted in good faith. They claimed they never gave up on the arbitration process and asked for more time due to unavoidable delays.
Tata Advanced Systems' Argument: Tata Advanced Systems argued that once the arbitrators' time ended on December 22, 2023, it couldn't be extended. They mentioned past cases to support their argument against the extension.
Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar looked at the case and found no proof that Telexcell gave up on the arbitration process. The court noted that delays were mainly due to things beyond their control, like the pandemic and financial issues.
"The record shows that the arbitration process was thrown off track mainly due to unexpected events," noted the court.
The court extended the time for the arbitral tribunal for six more months from January 22, 2026, to allow them to finish the arbitration.
