Delivery Of Certified Copy Of Award After Signing & Authentication Constitutes Valid Service U/S 31(5) Of Arbitration Act: Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that the "delivery of a certified copy of an award" that is "signed by members and authenticated by a senior officer" "constitutes a valid service" under "Section 31(5) of the Arbitration Act." The court's decision, which is a significant victory for the government, was made on the grounds that the person's claim was not supported by evidence. The ruling clarifies that a person cannot be charged with a crime for a mere professional dealing.