Referral Courts At Post-Award Stage Must Protect Parties From Being Forced To Arbitrate Non-Arbitrable Claims: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled that referral courts, at the post-award stage, must protect parties from being forced into arbitration when claims are non-arbitrable. The ruling came after a dispute where one party was forced into arbitration despite the claims being non-arbitrable. The court emphasized that referral courts should carefully examine whether the issues at hand are suitable for arbitration before referring the matter to an arbitral tribunal. This decision aims to protect the parties' rights and ensure fairness in arbitration agreements.