DALIP SINGH vs SIKH GURDWARA PRABHANDAK COMMITTEE &ORS

The Supreme Court addressed the arbitration dispute arising from a contract for the construction of the Obra dam, specifically regarding claims for extra quantities of earth and rock. The Court held that the appellant's claims for additional compensation were valid under the arbitration agreement, and the previous orders of the lower courts that set aside the awards were incorrect. The Court reinstated the awards made by the Umpire, emphasizing the enforceability of arbitration awards under Section 30 of the Arbitration Act, 1940.