Clifford Chance
Indian Supreme Court narrows the scope of public policy challenges to foreign awards
23 July 2013
The Supreme Court of India has reversed a previous decision and taken a narrow view of the "public policy" exception to the enforcement of foreign awards.
One of the difficulties typically faced by parties enforcing arbitral awards in India is the relative ease with which it has been possible to challenge awards under the grounds of "public policy".
This client briefing discusses a recent ruling in Shri Lal Mahal Ltd v Progetto Grano Spa which, following in the wake of last year's Bharat Aluminium decision, offers further reassurance to parties to foreign-seated arbitrations with Indian counterparties looking to enforce in India.
