its judicial conscience to make the following observations. In this case, the copy of the Arbitral Award is annexed in the typed set of papers found in the case file. Perusal of the same reveals the fact that the first hearing of the arbitration proceedings was held on April 3, 2020, which was followed by the subsequent hearings on November 5, 2020 and December 4, 2020. Eventually, the Award was passed on December 31, 2020. It need not be mentioned that the hearing dates were mostly during peak Covid - 19 pandemic period when strict lockdowns were in place [See In Re: Cognizance for Extension Of Limitation (Suo Moto Writ Petition No.3 of 2020)]. In fact, the execution petition was also filed during the Covid 19 Pandemic period on July 19, 2021. Further, the Arbitral Award discloses nothing more than what seems to be a general narration or rather a general format. There is no specific information whatsoever. Everything is in vague terms. There is no date except the hearing dates and the date of Award. There is no information as to the date of loan application, date of borrowal, date of notice, repayments if any, the terms of the loan agreement, rate of interest, etc . The principal sum is no exception; the Award passed in a matter relating to loan, has no mention even that of the principal sum. There is no information as to how the proceedings were conducted i.e., whether in physical, virtual or hybrid manner. Under Section 34 of the Arbitration And Conciliation Act,
