DEWAN SINGH vs CHAMPAT SINGH & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that Article 158 of the Limitation Act, 1908, allows a party 30 days to apply to set aside an award from the date of notice of filing the award. The Court found that the arbitrators' phrase 'in whatever manner' does not permit decisions based on personal knowledge, and they must adhere to principles of natural justice. The High Court's decision to uphold the objection to the award as timely and valid was affirmed, and the Supreme Court declined to interfere under Article 136 of the Constitution.