#Bombay High Court arbitration jurisdiction

Bombay High Court extends the Group of Companies Doctrine to family settlement agreements, holding that interconnected agreements executed as part of a single transaction may be governed by a single arbitration clause-even if some agreements lack independent arbitration provisions. The ruling clarifies that Section 9 interim relief is available where the composite nature of the transaction and the parties' intent justify arbitration, offering critical protection for commercial disputes arising from family settlements.

Bombay High Court rules that interconnected family settlement documents are governed by a single arbitration clause in the parent agreement, extending interim protection under Section 9 to preserve brand rights during arbitral proceedings. The judgment reinforces the Group of Companies Doctrine in composite agreements, impacting family business disputes and arbitration strategy.