SC Clarifies Application of Section 14 of Limitation Act to Arbitration

In this case, the appellant's land was acquired under the National Highways Act, 1956, leading to an arbitral award. 

The appellant filed a Section 34 petition under the Arbitration Act, seeking to set aside the award. The petition was initially rejected due to limitations. 

The Supreme Court held that the period from October 20, 2011, to January 20, 2012, could be excluded under Section 14 of the Limitation Act, allowing the appellant to pursue the statutory remedy. 

The Court emphasized the need to interpret limitation provisions liberally to protect access to justice for such remedies.