Consent-Based Awards Cannot Be Deemed Patently Illegal Or Against Public Policy: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently dealt with an appeal under Section 37(1)(c) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, filed by the Executive Engineer, I & PH Division, Bilaspur, challenging the decision of a learned Single Judge. The appellant contested the Arbitral Award passed on 05.04.2016 by the Arbitrator, which had been upheld by the Single Judge in a previous order dated 06.07.2023. Brief Facts of the Case The…