Serving Signed Copy Of Award To Employee Of Party Does Not Constitute Valid Service U/S 31(5) Of Arbitration Act: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court addressed the issue of service of a signed copy of an arbitration award on an employee of a party, under Section 31(5) of the Arbitration Act. The case concerned the proper procedure for the delivery of arbitration awards, with the issue of whether service on an employee constitutes valid service. The Court ruled that such service does not meet the requirements under the law and clarified that arbitration awards must be served directly to the parties involved. The ruling emphasizes the importance of following procedural norms in arbitration cases to ensure fairness and transparency in the execution of awards.