Interference under Section 37 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 cannot travel beyond the restrictions laid down under Section 34 of the Act – Velan Hotels Ltd. Vs. Mohan Clothing Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. – Madras High Court
(a) In an application under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the court is not expected to act as an appellate court and re-appreciate the evidence; (b) The scope of interference would be limited to grounds provided under Section 34 of the Act; and (c) Interference under Section 37 of the Act cannot travel beyond the restrictions laid down under Section 34 of the Act, i.e., the court cannot undertake an independent assessment of the merits of the award and must only ascertain that the exercise of power by the court under Section 34 of the Act has not exceeded the scope of the provision.