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Arbitral award review

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Section 34 Arbitration Act | MOU Without Development Agreement & NOC Not Legally Binding: Bombay HC Upholds Arbitral Award
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|Bombay High Court

Section 34 Arbitration Act | MOU Without Development Agreement & NOC Not Legally Binding: Bombay HC Upholds Arbitral Award

Bombay High Court reinforces that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for redevelopment lacks binding force unless followed by a final Development Agreement and government NOC. The ruling underscores the limited judicial scrutiny under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, offering clarity for developers and housing societies in contract disputes.