SATISH KUMAR & ORS. vs SURINDER KUMAR & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that an award made by an arbitrator regarding immovable property valued over Rs. 100 requires registration under Section 17(1)(b) of the Indian Registration Act, 1908, to be admissible in evidence. The Court clarified that all claims subject to arbitration merge in the award, and once pronounced, the rights and liabilities can only be determined based on the award. The filing of an unregistered award is permissible, but it cannot affect immovable property unless registered, thus emphasizing the necessity of registration for legal efficacy.