Procedural Orders Cannot Be Considered As Interim Award Or Challenged U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that procedural orders cannot be considered interim awards and thus cannot be challenged under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act. This decision clarifies the distinction between procedural and substantive rulings within arbitration proceedings. The court emphasized that only final decisions impacting parties' rights are subject to challenge, ensuring procedural efficiency and reducing unnecessary litigation. This ruling strengthens the arbitration process by streamlining the review mechanisms and focusing on substantive outcomes rather than procedural details.