Gujarat High Court Flags Arbitrator Bias, Confirms Setting Aside Arbitral Award On Grounds Of Patent Illegality

The Gujarat High Court nullified an arbitral award citing patent illegality and concerns over the impartiality of the arbitrator. The court found that the arbitrator failed to uphold neutrality, which compromised the fairness of the arbitration process. This ruling reinforces the judiciary's role in ensuring that arbitration proceedings adhere to the principles of impartiality and justice, and that arbitral awards are not immune to scrutiny if procedural flaws are evident.