The Singapore Supreme Court has set aside an arbitral award issued by a tribunal led by former Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra, citing extensive “copy-pasting” from previous judgments. The Court found that over 200 paragraphs in the 451-paragraph award were directly reproduced from earlier decisions, leading to concerns about apparent bias and a breach of natural justice.
This decision underscores the importance of impartiality and thoroughness in arbitral proceedings. The Court emphasized that each case must be evaluated on its unique facts and merits, and the reproduction of content from unrelated cases without proper consideration can compromise the fairness of the process.
The ruling serves as a reminder to arbitrators about the necessity of conducting independent analyses and delivering reasoned awards tailored to the specific circumstances of each dispute.
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