Question

Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with

• A. Interim measures by the court
• B. Discretionary powers of the court
• C. Both A & B
• D. None of the above

Hint:

Section 9 is the go-to provision for urgent relief from a court in arbitration matters. It allows parties to seek orders to secure assets, prevent property damage, or get injunctions to preserve the status quo while the arbitration is pending.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, is titled "Interim measures, etc., by Court." It specifically empowers a court to grant various interim measures of protection before, during, or after arbitral proceedings. While the court certainly exercises discretionary powers when deciding whether to grant such measures, the section's primary subject matter and heading is the provision for "Interim measures by the court." Therefore, (A) is the most precise and direct answer describing the content of Section 9. Option (B) is a general characteristic of judicial power, not the specific subject of this section.