Arbitral Tribunal Is Master of Evidence, Delhi High Court Upholds Award Against Railways

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award against the Indian Railways, affirming that the arbitral tribunal is the master of evidence and its decisions regarding evidence cannot be easily challenged. The court reiterated that unless there is a clear illegality or perversity, courts should not interfere with the tribunal’s evaluation of evidence. This ruling strengthens the principle of minimal judicial interference in arbitration, ensuring that tribunals have the autonomy to assess and determine the relevance and admissibility of evidence.