Summary

Introduction

DNP was the claimant in an arbitration. The respondent in the arbitration was a partnership firm ("Partnership"). DNP succeeded in the arbitration and was awarded damages of US$33,009.53 and INR22,432,076.68 plus simple interest ("Award"). A counterclaim brought by the Partnership was dismissed.

In SIC/OA 4/2025 ("OA 4"), DNO brought an application seeking to set aside the Award on grounds that: (a) a breach of natural justice occurred in connection with the making of the Award; and (b) the Award was in conflict with the public policy of Singapore. DNP opposed the application on various grounds, including a contention that DNO lacked standing to challenge the Award.