Awarded Amount Cannot Be Enhanced Under Section 34 of Arbitration Act: Karnataka High Court

In a significant judgment, the Karnataka High Court has ruled on the powers of the District Judge when dealing with a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case addressed the District Judge’s authority in modifying an arbitral award, emphasizing that such modifications are not permitted unless the award contravenes the limited grounds set out under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act. Background of the…