Serving Award To Party's Employee Not Valid Service Under Section 31(5) Of Arbitration Act: Bombay High Court

In a significant judgment, the Bombay High Court has ruled on a crucial issue related to the service of arbitral awards under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996. The decision addressed whether the service of a signed arbitral award on a party, or their agent, meets the requirements of the Act, and clarified the starting point of the limitation period for challenging an arbitral award. Background of the Case: The…