In a recent order passed in the matter of
Union of India v.
M/s Associated Construction Co.
1, the Hon ble
Supreme Court highlighted the uncertainty surrounding the period of
limitation applicable on appeals filed under Section 37 of the
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (
Arbitration
Act).
In the instant case, an arbitral award was challenged by the
Union of India (
Petitioner) under Section 34 of
the Arbitration Act. The High Court dismissed the objections of the
Petitioner in the application filed under Section 34 of the
Arbitration Act. The Petitioner then filed an appeal under Section
13 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 (
Commercial Courts
Act) read with Section 37 of the Arbitration Act before