M/S.Som Datt Builders Ltd vs State Of Kerala

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, affirming that the contractor was entitled to compensation for additional costs incurred due to delays not attributable to them. The Court emphasized that the arbitral tribunal's findings were based on the evidence presented and were within its jurisdiction, thus rejecting the State's petition to set aside the award. The decision reinforced the principle that arbitral awards should be respected unless there are substantial grounds for interference.