P.K. SINGH vs M/S. S.N. KANUNGO .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the contempt of court by the appellant, who failed to comply with the arbitration award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Court emphasized that the appellant's actions constituted contempt as they delayed the payment of the awarded amount of Rs.2,81,83,305/- with interest. The Court directed the appellant to pay costs of the application assessed at 200 GMS, reinforcing the obligation to adhere to arbitration awards.