M/S. DEVI LAL KUTIR SOAP vs COMMNR. OF CENTRAL EXCISE, JAIPUR-II

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of notice under sub-section (2) of Section 14 of the Arbitration Act, 1940, holding that notice does not need to be in writing and that communication to the counsel representing a party suffices. The Court found that the trial court's order on 13.11.1998 constituted adequate notice, thus overturning the High Court's ruling which had allowed the revision petition on the grounds of insufficient notice. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, affirming the validity of the arbitration award.