IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
SANDEEP V.MARNE
Lloyds Engineering Works Ltd. – Appellant
Versus
Transparent Energy Systems Private Ltd. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. overview of petition and factual backdrop (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. arguments against the impugned award's validity (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 15) |
| 3. court's analysis of arbitration proceedings and findings (Para 16 , 17 , 18 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 24 , 26 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 36 , 38 , 41) |
| 4. clarifying the nature of claims and awards regarding bank guarantees (Para 27 , 28 , 29 , 35 , 39) |
| 5. final order of the court modifying costs (Para 42 , 43) |
JUDGMENT :
SANDEEP V. MARNE, J.
1. By this Petition filed under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act), Petitioner challenges Award dated 9 November 2023 of the learned Sole Arbitrator. By the impugned Award, the Arbitral Tribunal has allowed the claim of the Respondent by directing Petitioner to pay to the Respondent sum of Rs.23,97,000/- together with interest at the rate of 12% per annum from 12 August 2008 till the date of realization.
2. Petitioner is an incorporated entity under the Companies Act, 2013, which was formerly known as Lloyds Steels Industries Limited. It is engaged in the business of engineering and infrastructure solutions, encompassing designing, manufacturing, fab


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