Awarded Amount Cannot Be Enhanced Under Section 34 Of Arbitration Act: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court ruled that the awarded amount in an arbitration cannot be enhanced under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act. Section 34 provides grounds for setting aside an arbitral award, but not for modifying or increasing the quantum of the award. The court's decision clarifies the limited scope of judicial intervention under this section. Parties seeking an enhancement of the awarded amount must pursue other legal avenues, such as an appeal if permissible.