Kluwer: Arbitration’s USP at Stake? Supreme Court Settles the Debate Over Judicial Modification of Awards in India

Published on July 25, 2025

The long-standing debate in India on the scope of judicial intervention under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“Act”), specifically, whether the courts can modify awards, or are confined to merely setting them aside – has been reignited.