1977 (10) TMI 126 - SC - Indian Laws

Summary

The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition seeking to stay a suit under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act. The court emphasized the importance of parties resolving disputes through arbitration when agreed upon in the contract. The court highlighted the government's indifference towards litigative diligence and urged for accountability in wasteful litigative expenditure. The court criticized the government for unresponsiveness and failure to settle disputes through conciliation, emphasizing the need for a more proactive approach to governmental litigation to avoid waste of public money.