S.34 Arbitration Act | Respect Arbitral Autonomy; Judicial Interference Should Be Minimal : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court emphasized that under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, judicial interference with arbitral awards should be minimal, respecting arbitral autonomy. Section 34 allows for the setting aside of an arbitral award only on specific grounds, such as fraud, bias, or violation of natural justice. The Supreme Court's reiteration underscores the pro-arbitration stance of Indian law, limiting the scope for courts to review the merits of an arbitrator's decision.