13. In Continental Construction Co. Ltd. v. State of M.P

3 SCC 82Reported decision1987#1326 most cited

What is 13. In Continental Construction Co. Ltd. v. State of M.P authority for?

An arbitrator, not being a conciliator, must decide disputes according to law and cannot ignore or misapply it to achieve what they deem just and reasonable. A court can set aside an arbitrator's award if an error of law appears on the face of the award.

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Continental Construction Co. Ltd. v. State of M.P. · 3 SCC 82 · arbitrator's duty · arbitration award · error on face of award · arbitrator ignoring law · setting aside arbitration award · judicial review of award · adherence to law by arbitrator

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