Supreme Court of India
Food Corporation of India v. M/s. Chandu Construction and Anr.
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What the Court ordered
We are of the view that the arbitrator was not justified in ignoring the express terms of the contract merely on the ground that in another contract for a similar work, extra payment for material was provided for.
Judgment, page 10
From the headnote
I Arbitration Act, 1940-s. 30-Power of Court to set aside award given by arbitrator-Held: Court can interfere with award when arbitrator misconducted himself or the proceedings-On facts, arbitrator disregarded the agreement between the parties ignoring the clear stipulation in the contract-In the process, the arbitrator misdirected and misconducted himself-Thus, award on the face of it being beyond his jurisdiction is illegal, and is set aside. s. 3()_ (a)-'Misconduct by arbitrator-Connotation of-Held: "Misconduct" also comprehends or includes actions by arbitrator which on the face of award
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