RAIPUR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ETC. ETC. vs CHOKHAMAL CONTRACTORS ETC. ETC.

The Supreme Court addressed whether an award under the Arbitration Act, 1940 can be set aside for lack of reasons provided by the arbitrator, as per Sections 16(1)(c) and 30(c). The Court held that an arbitrator is not obligated to provide reasons unless stipulated in the arbitration agreement or required by the court. The ruling emphasized that the principles of natural justice do not necessitate reasons in arbitration unless explicitly mandated, thus remitting the cases for further proceedings in accordance with law.