Discovery And Inspection Orders By Arbitral Tribunal Are Not Interim Awards If They Do Not Resolve Disputed Issues: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled that discovery and inspection orders issued by an arbitral tribunal are not considered interim awards if they do not resolve the main issues in dispute. The court emphasized that such orders are procedural and do not qualify as final or interim awards. This ruling clarifies the nature of procedural orders in arbitration, distinguishing them from awards that address the substantive rights of the parties, thereby reducing unnecessary challenges to procedural orders in court.