The article explores the fundamental question of whether enforcement of a foreign award strictly requires the condition under Section 44 to be met. Section 44 deals with the enforcement of foreign awards made by a contracting state to the New York Convention. It further goes on to put an additional layer that the Official Gazette of India must notify the state. The article explores this reservation and its impact on the pro-arbitration stance of India. Continue reading Section 44(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: Roadblock to Pro-Arbitration India?