SARDARA SINGH vs LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Section 36 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, emphasizing that an arbitral award can be set aside only on the grounds specified in Section 34. The Court held that the principles of natural justice must be adhered to during arbitration proceedings, and failure to do so can lead to the annulment of the award. The judgment reinforced the need for a fair hearing and the right to present one's case, ultimately upholding the validity of the arbitral award in question.