Airports Authority Of India vs M/S Rajdeep Industries
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Case Significance
Airports Authority Of India vs M/S Rajdeep Industries is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 24, 2026 (citation: ik-119922863). Airports Authority of India challenged an arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, contending that Claim Nos. 3, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 17 were barred by limitation, as they related to events as far back as 1996 with the final bill raised in 1999. The Court found the claims were indeed time-barred and held that partial setting aside of the award was permissible since the valid and invalid portions were distinct and independent. The petition was allowed to the e The case was heard by Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar. Counsel appearing: Archit Mishra (counsel for petitioner), Digvijay Rai (counsel for petitioner), Vikas Sharma (counsel for respondent).
Summary
Airports Authority of India challenged an arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, contending that Claim Nos. 3, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 17 were barred by limitation, as they related to events as far back as 1996 with the final bill raised in 1999. The Court found the claims were indeed time-barred and held that partial setting aside of the award was permissible since the valid and invalid portions were distinct and independent. The petition was allowed to the extent of setting aside findings on the six limitation-barred claims while preserving the remainder of the award.
What was the outcome of Airports Authority Of India vs M/S Rajdeep Industries?
Airports Authority of India challenged an arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, contending that Claim Nos. 3, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 17 were barred by limitation, as...
Judgment
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