Dr. Ananya Pratap Singh* The expression ‘public policy’ is a ground for resisting both foreign and domestic awards under Section 48(2)(b) and Section 34(2)(b)(ii) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 (‘Indian Arbitration Act’). At the inception of the Indian jurisprudence, public policy in respect of foreign award was interpreted to inter alia include ‘fundamental policy of Indian law’ besides the interests of India and justice or morality. However, later while interpr

Dr. Ananya Pratap Singh* The article critically examines the phrase “not later than the date of submitting” in Section 8(1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, post-2015 amendment. It argues that the amendment introduces a definitive limitation period tied to the written statement timeline, curbing delays. Through case law analysis, particularly SSIPL v. Vama Apparels, it clarifies waiver of arbitration rights and affirms a stricter, time-bound approach to invoking