M/S.SOM DATT BUILDERS LTD. vs STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral tribunal's award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, affirming the contractor's claims for additional costs due to delays not attributable to them. The Court emphasized that the tribunal's findings were based on the evidence presented and were within its jurisdiction. The outcome confirmed the contractor's entitlement to compensation for extended work and additional expenses incurred, thereby reinforcing the enforceability of arbitral awards in contractual disputes.