Merit Based Review Of Arbitral Award Is Impermissible Under Section 37 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled that a merit-based review of an arbitral award is impermissible under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act. The case involved a challenge to an arbitral award on the grounds of incorrect factual findings and legal errors. The court emphasized that judicial review under Section 37 is limited to examining whether the award is patently illegal or violates public policy, not re-evaluating the merits of the case. The ruling reinforces the principle of limited judicial intervention in arbitration to uphold the finality and efficiency of the arbitral process.