Union Of India vs Besco Limited (Wagon Divison)

Case Significance

Union Of India vs Besco Limited (Wagon Divison) is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 27, 2024 (citation: ik-136731726). The Union of India appealed under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act against the dismissal of its Section 34 petition challenging an arbitral award, accompanied by an application for condonation of 112 days' delay. The appellant cited procedural delays in filing appeals on behalf of UoI and counsel's personal circumstances. The court dismissed the application, holding the explanation fell woefully short of showing sufficient cause for the delay, which exceeded the 60-day statu The bench comprised Justices Rekha Palli and Saurabh Banerjee. The judgment was delivered by Justice Rekha Palli. Counsel appearing: Aakash Pathak (counsel for appellant), Anirudh Bakhru (counsel for respondent), Arunima Dwaivedi (counsel for appellant), Pinky Panwar (counsel for appellant).