Order Passed U/S 23(3) Of Arbitration Act Is Procedural & Not An Interim Award, Cannot Be Challenged U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that an order passed under Section 23(3) of the Arbitration Act is a procedural order and not an interim award, and therefore cannot be challenged under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act. This decision clarifies the distinction between procedural orders and interim awards in arbitration proceedings. The ruling emphasizes the importance of adhering to the statutory framework for challenging arbitral awards.