Deepak Builders And Engineers Limited vs M/S Engineering Projects (India) Ltd

ik-88972027 Delhi High Court 20 February 2026 • 18 min read

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Case Significance

Deepak Builders And Engineers Limited vs M/S Engineering Projects (India) Ltd is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 20, 2026 (citation: ik-88972027). The appellant challenged a District Judge's order that set aside an arbitral award on the ground that the claims were barred by limitation. The Division Bench found that the District Judge had properly examined the award within the limited parameters of Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and correctly concluded that claims were time-barred based on admitted dates. The appeal was dismissed as the Court found no perversity or patent illegality warranting interference under Section 37. The bench comprised Justices Amit Mahajan and Anil Kshetarpal. The judgment was delivered by Justice Anil Kshetarpal. Counsel appearing: Debarshi Bhadra (counsel for respondent), Mayank Kaushik (counsel for appellant), Varun Chugh (counsel for appellant).

Summary

The appellant challenged a District Judge's order that set aside an arbitral award on the ground that the claims were barred by limitation. The Division Bench found that the District Judge had properly examined the award within the limited parameters of Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and correctly concluded that claims were time-barred based on admitted dates. The appeal was dismissed as the Court found no perversity or patent illegality warranting interference under Section 37.

What was the outcome of Deepak Builders And Engineers Limited vs M/S Engineering Projects (India) Ltd?

The appellant challenged a District Judge's order that set aside an arbitral award on the ground that the claims were barred by limitation. The Division Bench found that the District Judge had properl...

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