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Section 34 Applications Challenging Arbitral Awards Subject To ₹120 Court Fee, Higher Fees Under Entry No. 1(10) Not Applicable: Calcutta High Court
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The Calcutta High Court ruled that applications challenging arbitral awards under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act are subject to a fixed court fee of ₹120. The court clarified that higher fees under Entry No. 110 of the West Bengal Court Fees Act are not applicable. This decision ensures that the cost of challenging arbitral awards remains accessible, thereby promoting fairness and access to justice in arbitration-related disputes.
