Court Clarifies Interest Inclusion in Arbitration Awards u/s 31(7)(a) Based on Party Agreements.

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....Interpretation of statute - whether the "sum" awarded under Clause (a) of Sub-section (7) of Section 31 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 would include the interest pendente lite or not? - In view of the specific agreement between the parties, the interest prior to the date of award so also after the date of award will be governed by Article 29.8 of the Concession Agreement, as has been directed by the Arbitral Tribunal - SC....