Limitation

In a significant ruling on procedural compliance, the Delhi High Court upheld a ₹32.76 crore arbitral award against the Union of India. The court held that filing a Section 34 petition without essential documents constitutes a "non-est" filing, which fails to toll the statute of limitations.

The Panacea Biotec Supreme Court judgment clarifies when limitation begins in Drugs Act prosecutions and holds that complaints by public servants need not mechanically follow Section 202 CrPC enquiry requirements.

SC rules that belated representations can’t revive time-barred service claims; stresses timely action under service rules.

“The law favours the diligent, not the indolent.” – Supreme Court rejects unjustified delay in setting aside an ex-parte decree.

The Supreme Court of India reiterates stringent limitation rules for challenging arbitral awards under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.