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Issues: Whether the arbitral tribunal had jurisdiction to entertain the disputes and whether the award and appellate arbitral order were liable to be interfered with under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Analysis: The dispute arose from trading-related dealings, receipt of initial margin, execution of KYC and connected documents, and subsequent transfer of securities and funds. The finding that the trading member and the entity described as Sai Soft Securities were effectively the same concern was supported by the agreement, common control, identical address and e-mail details, and the surrounding circumstances showing the real relationship between the parties. The corporate veil was therefore lifted to ascertain the true state of affairs in the context of alleged fraud and misuse. The record also showed that the petitioner had itself participated in the arbitral process by filing a counterclaim, which reinforced the applicability of the exchange bye-laws and the arbitral forum. The challenge under Section 34 could not succeed because the objections were directed essentially against factual findings and contractual interpretation, and such matters do not warrant reappreciation in proceedings for annulment.
Conclusion: The arbitral tribunal had jurisdiction, the award and appellate arbitral order suffered from no ground for interference under Section 34, and the challenge failed.