COMMISSIONER OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION vs M.C. SHEELA EVANJALIN

The Supreme Court ruled that under Section 12 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, a party can seek interim measures from the court even before the constitution of the arbitral tribunal. The Court emphasized that the need for urgent relief justifies such applications, and the courts must ensure that the arbitration process is not rendered ineffective. The appeal was allowed, and the interim order granted by the lower court was upheld, affirming the right to seek interim relief in arbitration matters.