High Court Under Article 226/227 Can Examine Validity Of Interlocutory Orders Passed By Arbitrator: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court ruled that Article 226/227 could be used to examine the validity of interlocutory orders passed by an arbitrator. The case centered on whether the court could intervene in interlocutory decisions made during arbitration proceedings. The court clarified that even though arbitration is generally outside the court’s purview, it retains the power to review certain procedural orders. This ruling ensures that parties to arbitration proceedings have a remedy against potentially unjust interlocutory orders. It upholds the principle of judicial oversight, ensuring that arbitration remains fair and consistent with legal standards.