Reasoned Order' Passed By Arbitrator/District Court Cannot Be Interfered With U/S 37 Of A&C Act: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court ruled that a district court cannot interfere with an arbitrator's decision under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act unless there is a valid reason for doing so. The Court held that an arbitrator’s decision must stand unless proven otherwise, as it is a binding and final determination of the dispute. This decision affirmed the limited grounds on which arbitration awards can be challenged. It reinforced the principle that arbitration is meant to provide an expeditious and final resolution to disputes, minimizing the scope for judicial intervention in the process.