In Brief
Joint owners of a property disputed with a developer over distribution of built-up area following construction completion. After arbitration, the tribunal granted the developer's claim without providing reasons. The owners challenged the award under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act; the lower court set it aside. On appeal, the High Court Division Bench affirmed the setting aside but sua moto remitted the award to the tribunal to record reasons. The Supreme Court held that Section 34(4) does not empower courts to remand matters after setting aside awards, and any remission power is strictly limited to adjournment before the award is set aside, upon a party's written request only, not suo moto.
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