S.V. SAMUDRAM vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the High Court's confirmation of a modification to an arbitration award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Court held that the High Court erred in reducing the awarded amount without proper justification, emphasizing that the arbitrator's findings on delays caused by the State were substantiated. The appeal was allowed, restoring the original award amount as determined by the arbitrator.