M/S Jindal Steel And Power Ltd vs M/S Bansal Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd

The Supreme Court examined the legality of the Commercial Court's refusal to grant ex parte ad interim injunction under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, on the grounds of procedural fairness and opportunity of hearing. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to principles of natural justice before passing interim orders. The appeal was allowed, and the matter was remanded for proper consideration of the injunction application with notice to all parties. The judgment underscores the necessity of procedural compliance in interim relief proceedings in arbitration cases.