Interference u/s 34 unjustified as arbitral award doesn’t contradict public policy

GMR Kamalanga Energy Ltd Vs Sepco Electric Power Construction Corporation (Orissa High Court) Provisions of section 34 restricts the scope of interference with the arbitral award on the ground of public policy. Present arbitral award doesn’t contradict public policy hence interference unjustified. Facts- The petitioner GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited (GKEL) entered into an agreement with the respondent SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation. Dispute arose between the parties for delay in construction and other technical issues. SEPCO (respondent) invoked the arbitration clause and initia...