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Interim protection in Indian law refers to temporary legal relief granted by courts to prevent irreparable harm while a case is pending, often under CrPC, BNSS, or constitutional provisions like Article 300-A.
Bombay HC holds arbitration clauses travel with assigned rights where original agreement permits assignment and borrower accepts assignee's rights. Interim protection granted under Section 9 includes restraint on alienation of hypothecated assets and bank guarantee for admitted liability of Rs.7.60 crores.
Bombay HC grants interim protection under Section 9, directing deposit of Rs.2,14,99,523 with 18% interest and asset disclosure within seven days. Court relies on repeated MOU admissions of liability and dishonoured security cheques, preserving prima facie case for secured creditor.
Bombay High Court rules that offences under the SC/ST Act not committed in public view and without weapon use may justify bail, emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation only when necessary. The order sets a precedent for balancing victim protection with accused rights under atrocity laws.
Bombay High Court reinforces interim protection under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act by restraining further transfers of 152 disputed plots and appointing a symbolic Receiver. The ruling clarifies that registered conveyance deeds override unregistered agreements, ensuring preservation of arbitration subject-matter for developers and investors in real estate disputes.
Bombay High Court mandates asset disclosure as a precondition for enforcing a foreign arbitral award under Section 9, directing security for USD 610,818.68. The ruling underscores that non-disclosure of executable assets may jeopardize interim protection, reinforcing the need for compliance with enforcement proceedings.
Bombay High Court rules that interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act remains available even after a Section 34 challenge, but only if the applicant demonstrates concrete evidence of potential asset dissipation. The court permitted asset disclosure and deposit of the awarded amount to prevent award frustration, setting a precedent for post-award asset protection in arbitration disputes.
Bombay High Court holds that Indian courts can grant interim protection under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act even for foreign-seated arbitrations, where assets are located in India. The ruling clarifies that enforceability concerns justify such relief, emphasizing proportionality and prevention of asset diminution.
Bombay High Court Aurangabad grants interim bail where allegations under BNS and SC/ST Act may not extend beyond simple hurt (Section 118(1) BNS) due to disputes between parties and absence of public view. The ruling underscores that liberty protection is warranted pending investigation when false implication is plausibly alleged.
The Karnataka High Court has mandated that state authorities dispose of regularization applications for unauthorized cultivation within three months, enforcing this deadline through writ of mandamus to prevent indefinite delays that jeopardize farmers' livelihoods. This ruling binds revenue and forest departments across Karnataka, ensuring timely relief to thousands of small landholders facing eviction threats.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that interim anticipatory bail protection cannot be withdrawn merely because investigation remains incomplete or evidence is not yet seized. Where the applicant has consistently cooperated with investigators and no incriminating material links them to the offense, continued protection is a constitutional safeguard against arbitrary detention.
Allahabad High Court holds that once an appeal under Section 22 of UP Act 13 of 1972 is admitted, dispossession cannot proceed until the appeal is decided. The ruling protects appellants from irreversible civil consequences, aligning with the Supreme Court's Mool Chand Yadav precedent, ensuring possession remains intact during appellate proceedings.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a charge-sheet submitted only to police authorities does not conclude criminal procedure - it must be formally filed in court to trigger judicial scrutiny. Until then, interim protection granted to accused persons remains valid, ensuring procedural fairness and preventing misuse of police status reports that falsely suggest closure of investigation.
Bombay High Court grants eight-week interim protection to senior citizen residents facing demolition under Section 354 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, despite dismissal of their SLP by the Supreme Court. The court balances humanitarian concerns with final judicial orders, allowing time for relocation without extending legal challenge.
Bombay High Court grants interim anticipatory bail protection to an applicant facing arrest in a relationship-based FIR, emphasizing that delays in proceedings and imminent personal events (like marriage) constitute compelling grounds for interim relief. The ruling reinforces that personal liberty considerations may override procedural delays in anticipatory bail applications under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
Telangana High Court reinforces that prima facie ownership under Article 300-A requires adherence to due process before any interference with possession. The ruling mandates authorities to refrain from arbitrary actions under the Urban Land Ceiling Act, pending final disposal of the writ petition, safeguarding property rights against procedural violations.