Objections To Jurisdiction Of Arbitrator Raised U/S. 34 Must Not Be Rejected Only On Jurisdiction Without Touching Merits Of Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that objections to the jurisdiction of an arbitrator raised under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act should be limited to questions of jurisdiction and should not address the merits of the case. The court emphasized that the scope of such objections should remain confined to jurisdictional issues, and arbitrators should have the autonomy to decide the merits of the case. This ruling reinforces the principle of judicial restraint in arbitration matters and upholds the integrity of the arbitration process.