Arbitral Award Cannot Be Challenged Through Civil Suit: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a "civil suit is not maintainable against an arbitral award." The court emphasized that the Arbitration and Conciliation Act provides a specific mechanism for challenging arbitral awards under Section 34. The ruling upholds the finality of arbitration and reinforces the legislative intent to keep arbitral awards out of the purview of civil courts, thereby promoting a more efficient and less protracted dispute resolution process.