Supreme Court of India
Binapani Daw v. Bungo Steel Furniture Pvt. Ltd.
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What the Court ordered
We are of the opinion that in awarding the interest the arbitrator committed an error of law.
Judgment, page 10
From the headnote
The respondent was appointed a transport and handling Contractor by the appellant subject to the terms and conditions mentioned in three successive written agreements entered into by both the parties. After disputes arose between the parties, an arbitrator was appointed as per the arbitration clause to adjudicate upon the disputes. The arbitrator made and published an award which was a speaking one. He did not allow the appellant’s claim for demurrage and wharfage charges paid to the Railways amounting to Rs.15,63,863.02 by reason of the alleged wrongful conduct of the respondent but awarded…
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