Summary
- The Allahabad High Court has dismissed an appeal by the State of Uttar Pradesh regarding a 337-day delay in challenging a 2018 arbitration order under Section 37(1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
- The Court found that the delay was not justifiable as the affidavit did not disclose when the order was served, despite indicating that legal opinion was sought shortly after.
- Citing precedents from the Supreme Court, the High Court ruled that the appeal exceeded both the statutory and grace periods for filing.
- This ruling underscores strict adherence to limitation periods in arbitration disputes, potentially impacting future appeals with similar delays.
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