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Author: Shalini
Introduction The case of Krishna Devi @ Sabitri Devi (Rani) v. Union of India & Ors [2025] 1 S.C.R. 81 : 2025 INSC 24 addresses quite complex and interesting questions under the Arbitration Act, 1940, specifically regarding the commencement of the limitation period for filing objections to an arbitral award under Section 17, read with Section 14(2) and Article 119(b) of the Limitation Act, 1963. The issue which came before the Supreme Court was whether the limitation should begin from the date of formal notice of the award or from the date the party becomes aware of the award’s existence.…
