ARCELOR MITTAL NIPPON STEEL INDIA LTD. vs ESSAR BULK TERMINAL LTD.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a court can entertain an application under Section 9(1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the constitution of an Arbitral Tribunal. The court clarified that it does have the power to entertain such applications and emphasized the need to consider the efficacy of remedies under Section 17 before issuing orders under Section 9(1). The judgment underscores the interpretation of 'entertain' in the context of arbitration proceedings.