The scope of interference under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is extremely limited – Bharat Broadband Network Ltd. Vs. Paramount Communications Ltd. – Delhi High Court
The scope of interference under Section 37 of the Act is extremely limited. Interference is called for only when it is absolutely necessary or when it shocks the conscience of the Court or when it is found that the arbitral award is in contravention of any prevailing law and/ or provisions of the Act and/ or any terms of the contract. The Court may also interfere when the award is found to be patently illegal or in conflict with the public policy of India.