Power To Issue Interim Orders U/S 9 Of A&C Act Not Confined Solely To Orders Which Can Be Passed Under O.39 R.1 & 2: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has clarified that courts have wide powers under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, not confined solely to orders under Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC). The court emphasized that while the underlying principles of Order XXXIX should be followed, the court's powers are broader. This ruling provides flexibility in granting interim measures in arbitration proceedings. The decision aims to ensure effective protection of parties' rights during arbitration. This judgment streamlines the arbitration process.