Legal Updates 24 October 2026
UK Court Dismisses India's Appeal Over RAKIA Arbitration
India’s challenge to a London arbitration award involving UAE‑based RAKIA was rejected by the English Court of Appeal, which affirmed the High Court’s June 2025 ruling that the award was invalid under Section 67 of the Arbitration Act 1996. The decision ends the legal dispute and upholds RAKIA’s right to recover the contested sum.
The English Court of Appeal has dismissed India’s appeal, confirming the High Court’s June 2025 decision that the arbitration award against UAE‑based RAKIA was void under Section 67 of the Arbitration Act 1996.
- RAKIA successfully challenged the award under Section 67.
- High Court ruled the award invalid in June 2025.
- Appeal rejected, leaving RAKIA’s claim intact.
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