M/S. Bharat Engineering Service ... vs Executive Engineer And Ors

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's decision to set aside the arbitrator's award on the grounds of limitation was unsustainable. The Court emphasized that objections under Section 33 of the Arbitration Act, 1940 should be entertained despite delays, provided sufficient cause is shown under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The Court remitted the matter back to the trial court for a decision on the objections, mandating a reasoned order within six months.