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Section 9 Arbitration Act provides for court-ordered interim measures to support arbitration. Reliefs include: appointment of guardian; preservation of subject matter; sale of perishable goods; injunctions; appointment of receiver; security for amount in dispute; interim measures on the merits. Once the arbitral tribunal is constituted, parties typically seek interim measures from the tribunal (Section 17), but courts retain Section 9 jurisdiction under specific conditions. Section 9 applications are filed before the Commercial Division of the High Court for international commercial arbitration, and before the Commercial Court for domestic arbitration.
Statutory reference
Section 9 Arbitration Act 1996
Related practice areas
Provision in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 allowing courts to grant interim measures (asset preservation, status-quo, security) before or during arbitration proceedings.
Section 9 Arbitration Act is governed by Section 9 Arbitration Act 1996. Section 9 Arbitration Act provides for court-ordered interim measures to support arbitration. Reliefs include: appointment of guardian; preservation of subject matter; sale of perishable goods; injunctions; appointment of receiver; security for amount in dispute; interim measures on the merits. Once the arbitral tribunal is constituted, parties typically seek interim measures from the tribunal (Section 17), but courts retain Section 9 jurisdiction under specific conditions. Section 9 applications are filed before the Commercial Division of the High Court for international commercial arbitration, and before the Commercial Court for domestic arbitration.
Section 9 Arbitration Act falls under Arbitration & ADR, Civil Law. NyaySevak matches you with a Bar-Council-verified advocate in the relevant practice area — the first consultation is free.
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