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Sahaj Vidhi
Delhi Judicial Services 2006

The delay in making an application for setting aside the arbitral award under section 34 of the Arbitration Act

Verified Answer
A. Can be condoned for a max period of 30 days
B. Can be condoned for a max period of 60 days
C. Can be condoned for a max period of 90 days
D. Can't be condoned

Explanation:

Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, stipulates that an application for setting aside an arbitral award must be made within three months from the date of receipt of the award. The proviso allows for a further period of thirty days if the applicant shows sufficient cause, but not thereafter. This means the maximum condonable delay is 30 days beyond the initial three months.