Award Passed By Ineligible Arbitrator Can Be Set Aside U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Jammu And Kashmir HC

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that an award passed by an ineligible arbitrator can be set aside under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act. In this case, the arbitrator had been disqualified based on legal grounds, leading the Court to conclude that their decision was invalid. The ruling clarifies that arbitration awards made by an arbitrator who is ineligible to act are open to being annulled. This decision strengthens the principles of fairness and legality in arbitration, ensuring that only eligible and qualified individuals can render binding awards in arbitration proceedings.