The State Of Jharkhand vs The Indian Builders Jamshedpur

The Supreme Court considered whether an excepted clause or prohibited claim in a contract applies solely to the employer or also to the Arbitral Tribunal. The Court found that Bharat Drilling & Foundation Treatment Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Jharkhand does not establish this limitation and referred the matter to a larger bench for clarification. The case involved the setting aside of an arbitral award by the Civil Court, which was challenged by the State of Jharkhand. The Court emphasized the need for a clear legal position on the applicability of prohibited claims in arbitration proceedings.