Public Policy, Arbitrator Bias and Beyond: Impediments to Award Enforcement in India

This article emphasises upon public policy and arbitrator bias, exploring the emerging impediments to the enforcement of arbitral awards in India. Although recent Supreme Court decisions have curbed procedural obstacles like stamp duty objections, indicating a pro-enforcement stance, bias and varying interpretations of public policy still reflect uncertainty. This paper examines practical obstacles such as court delays, tracks legislative and judicial developments, and emphasises the need for balanced scrutiny that protects justice without compromising party autonomy. Ultimately, it argues for a limited use of procedural grounds in order to promote an arbitration-friendly jurisprudence in India.