SHRI M.L. JAGGI versus MAHANAGAR TELEPHONES NIGAM LTD. AND ORS.

SHRI M.L. JAGGI versus MAHANAGAR TELEPHONES NIGAM LTD. AND ORS.

The arbitrator under Section 7B of the Indian Telegraph Act must provide reasons in support of the award, as the award is final and judicial review under Article 226 of the Constitution is the only remedy; providing reasons is necessary for public interest and proper adjudication of disputes.

Parties
Appellant: SHRI M.L. JAGGI; Respondents: MAHANAGAR TELEPHONES NIGAM LTD. AND ORS.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
02 January 1996
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal Against Order of Delhi High Court in Writ Petition
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Arbitration Under Indian Telegraph Act, Requirement of Reasoned Awards, Judicial Review of Arbitration Awards
Telecommunications Law Administrative Law Arbitration Arbitration Under Indian Telegraph Act Requirement of Reasoned Awards Judicial Review of Arbitration Awards

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Parties

SHRI M.L. JAGGI

Appellant

MAHANAGAR TELEPHONES NIGAM LTD. AND ORS.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal Against Order of Delhi High Court in Writ Petition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether arbitrator under Section 7B of Indian Telegraph Act is required to provide reasons for the award

Ratio Decidendi

The arbitrator under Section 7B of the Indian Telegraph Act must provide reasons in support of the award, as the award is final and judicial review under Article 226 of the Constitution is the only remedy; providing reasons is necessary for public interest and proper adjudication of disputes.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Award of arbitrator is set aside
  • Matter remitted to arbitrator to make an award with reasons in support thereof