Question

Kiran and Meera are in arbitration. Meera refuses to pay the arbitral award of Rs. 10 lakhs. Kiran approaches court to enforce the award. Which section of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 governs enforcement?

• A. Section 36 (automatic enforcement unless set aside)
• B. Section 9 (interim measures)
• C. Section 11 (appointment of arbitrator)
• D. Section 34 (challenge to award)

Hint:

Remember: Section 34 = challenge, Section 36 = enforcement.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Enforcement issue.
Awards become enforceable unless challenged.

Step 2: Relevant provision.
Section 36 allows automatic enforcement of arbitral awards unless stayed by court.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, option (1) is correct.