INDIAN OIL CORPORATION versus INDIAN CARBON LTD.

INDIAN OIL CORPORATION versus INDIAN CARBON LTD.

The arbitrator provided sufficient intelligible reasons addressing the substantial points raised. The requirement for a reasoned award does not mean an elaborate or detailed judgment; the award is not assailable for lack of detailed reasons. Court does not sit in appeal over arbitrator’s reasons except where conclusions lack evidential support or are based on errors of law.

Parties
Petitioner: Indian Oil Corporation; Respondent: Indian Carbon Ltd.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
06 April 1988
Procedural Posture
Special Leave Petition (civil) / Final Disposal by Supreme Court
Outcome
Special Leave Petition dismissed
Legal Topics
Reasoned Award, Arbitration Procedure, Judicial Review of Arbitral Awards

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Parties

Indian Oil Corporation

Petitioner

Indian Carbon Ltd.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Special Leave Petition (civil) / Final Disposal by Supreme Court

  1. 1 Whether the arbitrator's award is reasoned as required by the arbitration clause
  2. 2 Sufficiency of reasons in an arbitral award
  3. 3 Whether the court can set aside the award for lack of detailed reasons

Ratio Decidendi

The arbitrator provided sufficient intelligible reasons addressing the substantial points raised. The requirement for a reasoned award does not mean an elaborate or detailed judgment; the award is not assailable for lack of detailed reasons. Court does not sit in appeal over arbitrator’s reasons except where conclusions lack evidential support or are based on errors of law.

Court Disposition

Special Leave Petition dismissed

Orders

  • Petition dismissed
  • High Court order upheld