Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
Tribunal Is Master Of Evidence, Findings Cannot Be Scrutinised U/S 37 Of Arbitration Act As If Court Sitting In Appeal: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court reiterated that an arbitral tribunal’s findings on evidence cannot be re-evaluated by a court under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act. The court emphasized the autonomy of arbitral tribunals and the limited scope of judicial intervention in arbitral awards. This ruling supports the finality of arbitral decisions and reinforces the principle that courts should not interfere with the tribunal’s assessment of evidence. The decision is important for maintaining the integrity of the arbitration process.