Consolidated Engg.Enterprises vs Principal Secy. Irrigation Deptt. & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in setting aside the District Court's dismissal of the application under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 as time barred. The Court clarified that the provisions of Sections 12 and 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 do apply to applications under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act. The appeal was allowed, and the matter was remanded to the District Court for further proceedings in accordance with law.