HINDUSTAN CONSTRUCTION vs GOVERNOR OF ORISSA .

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the High Court's decision to set aside the award of the Special Arbitration Tribunal, which had been constituted under Section 41A of the Arbitration Act, as amended by the Arbitration (Orissa Amendment) Act, 1982. The Court held that the Special Tribunal had jurisdiction to adjudicate the dispute, and the High Court's order remitting the matter for fresh adjudication was improper. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to the statutory timelines for arbitration awards as stipulated under the Act.