Arbitral Tribunal Can Award Compensation For Breach If Contract Is Incapable Of Specific Performance: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral tribunal's decision to award compensation for breach of contract, which had become incapable of specific performance. The court emphasized that contract interpretation falls within the arbitrator's purview, limiting judicial interference unless the interpretation is blatantly illegal or against public policy. The case involved a dispute over a CCTV installation contract, where the tribunal awarded monetary compensation due to delays and contract termination. The court dismissed the appellant's challenge, affirming the tribunal's findings on contractual interpretation and damages.