Bharat Coking Coal Ltd vs M/S Annapurna Construction

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court affirming the award made by the sole arbitrator under the Arbitration Act, 1940, specifically Sections 14, 15, 16, 30, and 33. The Court ruled that the arbitrator did not commit any illegality in awarding a sum to the respondent despite the appellant's objections regarding the acceptance of the final bill and the claim for interest. The Court also clarified that the extension of time granted to the respondent did not negate the arbitrator's authority to award compensation for delays, thus affirming the validity of the arbitration agreement and the award.