Arbitral Award Without Corroboration of Claim Certificate Held Patently Illegal: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has delivered a detailed judgment on October 31, 2025, in a case involving a public works contract dispute. The case revolved around delay and cost overruns in a road project funded by the World Bank. The decision provides significant clarity on the limited jurisdiction of courts under Section 34 and Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 while reviewing arbitral awards. Background…