Unsuccessful Litigant In Arbitral Proceedings Cannot Claim Interim Relief U/S 9 Of Arbitration Act: Bengaluru Court

The Bengaluru District Court held that an unsuccessful litigant in arbitral proceedings cannot claim interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act. The court emphasized that interim relief is intended to secure the property or amount for the benefit of the party seeking enforcement of an arbitral award. In this case, the applicant’s claim was rejected during arbitration, and the court ruled that they could not seek interim relief post-award. This decision highlights the limitations on seeking interim measures after an arbitral award has been passed.