In Brief
After their father's death, two brothers, Balwant Singh and Dungar Singh, appointed three relatives as arbitrators to settle a property partition dispute amicably. The arbitrators issued an award. The District Judge refused to make it a rule of the court, citing procedural irregularities (gap between drafting and signature dates, hurried proceedings). The High Court reversed this, holding the award valid because both parties consented to the arbitrators and no actual misconduct occurred. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision and, with the parties' consent, modified the award regarding jewellery distribution, requiring Balwant Singh's successors to pay Rs. 10 lakhs instead."
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