Hey, I’m from Pune. I was part of an arbitration process regarding a contract worth ₹2 lakhs, and I feel the decision was biased. The arbitrator was a friend of my opponent! It’s been 3 months, and I feel betrayed. I tried contacting my lawyer, but I'm confused about the next steps. Can I challenge this award in court? What are my options?

I’m in Hyderabad and recently had a huge fallout with a business partner over a ₹5 lakh deal. We never included an arbitration clause in our agreement, and now they are refusing to settle amicably. I’m worried that this will drag on in court. What should I do? Can I still push for arbitration despite this oversight?