1. As far as place is concerned, yes they can file a case in kerela. The limitation period has to be seen if more information is gathered.
2. Arbitration award has to be executed in court, if it is not, you don't have to worry about that.
3. The limitation period is provided. although condonation of delay and other options are available to the petitioner. Please provide more detail in order to enable me to answer on this more correctly.
4. Recovery Suit's Limitation is 3 years, but the arbitration would have been going on.
5. This would be an arbitration award. Did you get the copy of the award? or any notice regarding arbitration proceedings?
6. will have to take a look at your bond, contract and the arbitration award.
7. Filing a counter case would not help you in setting aside the claim. It is only a tactic to harass the company but this won't work.
8. No need to file a case
9. No, this will have to effect on your father's property.
Do you have to copy of the arbitration award? was this sent to you ?
If you can show me the contract, award and bond, I can help you further.