Supreme Court of India · 2003-12-18
Gora Lal vs Union Of India (Uoi)
- Citation / case number
- 2004(1)ARBLR205(SC)
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Gora Lal
- Respondent
- Union Of India (Uoi)
- Author
- V.N. Khare
- Bench
- V.N. Khare, S.H.Kapadia
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the arbitration award under the Arbitration Act, 1940, specifically referencing Sections 30 and 33. The Court held that the distinction between 'finding' and 'reason' is subtle, and the Arbitrator must provide findings along with the sums awarded for each disputed item. The Court ultimately set aside the High Court's order that had invalidated the Arbitrator's award, emphasizing the need for a speaking award by the Arbitrator as mandated by the arbitration clause.