M/S ALPINE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PRIVATE LIMITED vs ASHOK S DHARIWAL

The Supreme Court examined whether the High Court was justified in allowing respondents to adduce additional evidence under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, after an ex-parte arbitral award. The Court analyzed the procedural requirements for permitting additional evidence and the scope of judicial review of arbitral awards. It held that the High Court's decision to allow the evidence was not in accordance with the statutory provisions, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the arbitration process. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's order and restored the arbitral award.