While Hearing Appeal U/S 37 Of Arbitration Act, Court Must Confine Itself To Grounds U/S 34 Of Arbitration Act: Himachal Pradesh HC

The Himachal Pradesh High Court clarified the scope of interference in arbitration appeals under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case involved an appeal against an arbitral award, where the appellant sought to challenge the award on various grounds. The court found that the scope of interference in such appeals is limited to specific grounds enumerated in the Act, such as procedural irregularities or violations of public policy. This decision reinforces the principle of minimal judicial intervention in arbitration, promoting the finality and efficiency of arbitral awards.