Executing Courts Can't Annul Arbitral Awards Solely On Ground Of Unilateral Appointment Of Arbitrator: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court ruled that an executing court cannot annul an arbitral award solely on the grounds of a unilateral appointment of an arbitrator. The case involved an appeal challenging an arbitral decision based on the assertion that the arbitrator had been appointed unilaterally. The Court emphasized that a sole arbitrator’s appointment does not necessarily invalidate the arbitration process or its awards, unless proven otherwise. The decision upholds the sanctity of arbitration awards and provides clarity on the grounds for challenging such awards in future proceedings.