SHRI LAL MAHAL LTD. versus PROGETIO GRANO SPA

SHRI LAL MAHAL LTD. versus PROGETIO GRANO SPA

Section 48(2)(b) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, requires a narrow interpretation of 'public policy of India,' restricted to the categories laid out in Renusagar. The alleged errors in evidentiary assessment or contract interpretation by the Board of Appeal do not constitute grounds for refusing enforcement since objections raised do not fit within the prescribed categories. The scope of review at enforcement does not permit the Court to act as an appellate authority over the foreign award.

Parties
Appellant: Shri Lal Mahal Ltd.; Respondent: Progetio Grano SPA
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
03 July 2013
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Disposition by Supreme Court
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Enforcement of Foreign Awards, Public Policy, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Arbitration International Law Enforcement of Foreign Awards Public Policy Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

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Parties

Shri Lal Mahal Ltd.

Appellant

Progetio Grano SPA

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Disposition by Supreme Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the foreign awards passed by the Board of Appeal, Grain and Feed Trade Association, London, are enforceable under Section 48 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
  2. 2 Whether enforcement can be refused on the ground that awards are contrary to public policy of India
  3. 3 Whether errors in evidentiary assessment are grounds for non-enforcement

Ratio Decidendi

Section 48(2)(b) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, requires a narrow interpretation of 'public policy of India,' restricted to the categories laid out in Renusagar. The alleged errors in evidentiary assessment or contract interpretation by the Board of Appeal do not constitute grounds for refusing enforcement since objections raised do not fit within the prescribed categories. The scope of review at enforcement does not permit the Court to act as an appellate authority over the foreign award.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Foreign awards passed by the Board of Appeal, Grain and Feed Trade Association, London, are enforceable under Section 48, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
  • No order as to costs.