#Section 17 interim measures

Bombay High Court affirms that an arbitral tribunal's interim order under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act mandates disclosure of partnership records, even when the partner's status is contested. The ruling reinforces that access to firm documents is a substantive right, not contingent on final determination of partnership disputes, ensuring transparency in ongoing arbitration.

Bombay High Court rules that a strong prima facie case under a liquidated damages clause overrides a respondent's financial recovery claims, mandating interim security via bank guarantee. The ruling reinforces that arbitral tribunals retain discretion to order interim measures under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act where contractual breaches are evident, even if the respondent disputes liability.