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Law · Q12

Arbitration And Conciliation Act

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 12

Q12

The delay in making an application for setting aside the arbitral award under section 34

A.
Cannot be condoned
B.
Can be condoned for a maximum period of 30 days
Answer
C.
Can be condoned for a maximum period of 60 days
D.
Can be condoned for a maximum period of 90 days

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Let's understand Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act first.
This section deals with setting aside an arbitral award, meaning challenging the decision made by the arbitrator.
There's a specific time limit for filing an application to challenge the award.
The law states that the application must be made within 3 months from the date you receive the award.
However, there's a provision for condoning the delay, meaning the court *might* excuse a delay in filing.
But, this condonation is not unlimited.
The court can only condone the delay for a maximum period of 30 days, after the initial 3-month period.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: Can be condoned for a maximum period of 30 days.