Allegations Of Fraud And Time-Barred Claims Must Be Addressed By Arbitral Tribunal, Not Court: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court emphasized that issues of fraud and time-barred claims should be dealt with by the arbitral tribunal, not the court. The court declined to interfere with ongoing arbitration, reinforcing the principle that arbitral tribunals have the authority to determine the validity of such claims. The decision underscores the autonomy of arbitral tribunals in handling disputes and the importance of non-interference by courts in the arbitration process, thereby promoting arbitration as an effective dispute resolution mechanism.