Benefit Of Section 4 Of Limitation Cannot Be Extended To Thirty Days Provided By Proviso To Section 34(3): Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court upheld the dismissal of a petition filed under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, ruling it as time-barred. The Court noted that the statutory timelines for challenging arbitration awards must be strictly followed, reaffirming the importance of procedural compliance in arbitration cases. The judgment sends a clear message about the necessity of filing petitions within the prescribed period to ensure legal validity.