Question

Under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, which of the following orders is \(\textit{not appealable?}\)

• A. Refusing to refer parties to arbitration under Section 8
• B. Refusing to appoint arbitrator under Section 11
• C. Refusing to grant any measure under Section 9
• D. Refusing to grant an interim measure under Section 17

Hint:

Remember: Section 17 → Only “granting” is appealable; “refusing” is NOT.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: What Section 37 allows.
Appeals lie from orders granting or refusing Section 9 interim measures, accepting or rejecting jurisdiction, and granting interim measures under Section 17.
Step 2: What's not covered.
Section 37 does NOT permit an appeal against refusal to grant interim measures under Section 17. Only \textit{granting} such measures is appealable.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, refusal under Section 17 is not appealable.