High Court Exceeds Jurisdiction in Arbitration Case, Judgment Unsustainable u/s 37 of Arbitration Act.

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....Arbitration award - Validity of appointment of arbitrator - Jurisdiction of High Court while deciding the appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act - The award can be set aside under Sections 34/37 of the Arbitration Act, if the award is found to be contrary to, (a) fundamental policy of Indian Law; or (b) the interest of India; or (c) justice or morality; or (d) if it is patently illegal. None of the aforesaid exceptions shall be applicable to the facts of the case on hand. - the High Court has exercised the jurisdiction not vested in it under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act. The impugned judgment and order passed by the High Court is hence not sustainable. - SC....