Question

Under Section 34(2)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, a court may set aside an award on its own motion if:

Q: Answer-Under Section 34(2)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, a court may set aside an award...

Section 342b allows the court suo motu to set aside an award if i the subject matter is not arbitrable under Indian law, or ii the award conflicts with the public policy of India. All other grounds under Section 342a require a specific party application. The 2015 Amendment narrowed public policy to cover only fraud, fundamental policy of Indian law, or conflict with basic notions of morality and justice.