CHANDIGARH CONSTRUCTION CO. PVT.LTD. vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the High Court's order modifying an arbitration award under the Arbitration Act, 1940. The Court held that the claimant was entitled to additional payments due to increased scope of work caused by unforeseen circumstances, affirming the need for fair compensation in contractual obligations. The Court upheld the modification of the award regarding certain claims while rejecting others, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the terms of the contract and the arbitration process.