Home Care Retail Marts Pvt. Ltd. Through ... vs Haresh N. Sanghavi

The Supreme Court examined whether a party that lost in arbitration proceedings and has no enforceable award can file a petition under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, at the post-award stage. The court analyzed conflicting judgments from various High Courts and clarified the scope of Section 9 petitions. It emphasized that such petitions are generally maintainable only when there is an enforceable award or specific circumstances justifying interim relief. The court's decision aims to harmonize the legal position and provide clarity on the maintainability of such petitions.