M/S. ENGINEER SYNDICATE vs STATE OF BIHAR .

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal under the Arbitration Act, 1940, concerning an arbitration award made in favor of the appellant for Rs. 8,53,837. The Court held that the High Court erred in affirming the Subordinate Judge's decision to set aside the award on the grounds of it being non-speaking, emphasizing that under Section 30 of the Arbitration Act, the court cannot review the merits of the arbitrator's decision. The judgment reiterated the principle established in Raipur Development Authority vs. M/s Chokhamal Contractors, which restricts judicial intervention in arbitration awards unless there is an error of law apparent on the face of the record.