Contempt Court Can Reverse Benefits Obtained From Disobeying Orders U/S 9 & 17 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has affirmed the contempt powers of courts in relation to arbitration proceedings. The judgment clarifies that courts have the authority to reverse any benefits that a party may have gained through a violation of interim orders issued under Sections 9 or 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. These sections empower courts to grant interim measures of protection to parties during arbitration. The High Court's ruling reinforces the enforceability of such interim orders and ensures that parties cannot benefit from disregarding them during the pendency of the arbitration.