UNION OF INDIA vs JAI NARAIN MISRA

The Supreme Court held that under the Arbitration Act, 1940, an arbitrator is not required to provide separate awards for each claim, and can issue a lump sum award for all claims. The Court found that the award was intelligible and represented a final determination of all disputes, despite the High Court's ruling that it was vague. The Court also ruled that a mistaken item in the award could be struck out if it was separable, affirming the validity of the remaining award amounts.