THE ARBITRATION WORKSHOP

This article examines India’s evolving pro-enforcement stance towards foreign commercial arbitral awards following the 2015 amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. It highlights how courts now restrict interference to narrow grounds under Section 48 (fraud, corruption, or violation of fundamental policy/morality) while penalizing dilatory tactics. Analysis of Landmark Cases such as Renusagar, Shri Lal Mahal, Vijay Karia, and Avitel provided.

Examining mediation settlements as consent awards and its effects on enforcement of the same.

An article discussing the conflict between CPC and Arbitration Act relating to stay of enforcement of a domestic arbitration award.

if the legislature intended to the check arbitrations in case of serious fraud, the amendment should have been brought to Section 8 and 11

The decision of the Delhi High Court in this case undermines the ability of the parties to tailor the arbitration according to their needs.