Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
Court Under S.9 Of Arbitration Act Can Grant Interim Measure To Protect Property From Being 'Wasted' While Hearing Appeal U/S 37: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court clarified the powers under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, highlighting that appeals under this section are limited. The ruling established that a challenge to an arbitral tribunal’s decision should focus on legal questions, not factual disputes. The court reiterated the principle of minimal judicial interference in arbitration, emphasizing that parties must respect the tribunal’s findings unless there’s a clear violation of law or public policy. This decision reinforces India’s pro-arbitration stance, encouraging faster dispute resolution.