STATE OF BIHAR vs HANUMAN MAL JAIN

The Supreme Court upheld the decisions of the lower courts to make arbitration awards rules of the Court under Section 20 of the Arbitration Act, 1940. The Court found that the defendants' objections under Section 30 of the Act were without merit, as the arbitration process was validly conducted despite the retirement of the initial arbitrator. The Court confirmed the awards of Rs. 3,99,400 and Rs. 2,38,200 in favor of the plaintiff, establishing that compliance with the arbitration agreement was sufficient for enforcement of the awards.