Supreme Court of India · 2021-09-20
M/S LAXMI CONTINENTAL CONSTRN.COMPANY vs STATE OF U.P.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2007/20200
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M/S LAXMI CONTINENTAL CONSTRN.COMPANY
- Respondent
- STATE OF U.P.
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.S. BOPANNA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court reversed the High Court's decision that set aside the arbitration award in favor of M/s Laxmi Continental Construction Co. The court emphasized the importance of upholding arbitration agreements and the finality of arbitration awards unless there are substantial grounds for interference. The judgment reinstated the original award made by the arbitrator, affirming the validity of the arbitration process as per the contractual agreement.