Section 9 allows a party to approach the High Court or Commercial Court for urgent interim relief (like attaching assets or restraining bank guarantee encashment) BEFORE or during arbitration.
Arbitration
Domestic and international commercial arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996.
Corporate Law
Domestic and international commercial arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996.
Commercial arbitration offers an expedited, confidential alternative to traditional court litigation. Enforcing arbitral awards, challenging defective awards, and appointing arbitrators require rigorous procedural strategy under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996.
Bail & Trial provides premier commercial arbitration services. We represent corporations, investors, and contractors in domestic arbitration, DIAC / SIAC arbitral institutional proceedings, Section 9 interim relief applications, and Section 34 award challenge petitions.
Domestic & International Commercial Arbitration
Section 9 interim relief, Section 11 arbitrator appointment, and Section 34 award challenges.
- Section 9 Interim Stay Orders
- Section 11 Arbitrator Appointment
- Section 34 Award Challenge
Our Expertise
Our Expertise in Arbitration Law
Fast-track resolution of high-value commercial disputes.
Section 9 Interim Injunctions
Securing immediate court stay orders before or during arbitration.
- Attaching opponent assets before arbitration
- Restraining bank guarantee invocation
- Securing custody of disputed commercial goods
Award Execution & Challenge
Enforcing or challenging arbitral awards before High Courts.
- Section 34 petitions to set aside awards
- Section 36 execution of arbitral decrees
- Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards (New York Convention)
Dispute Resolution
Handling Arbitration Proceedings
Statutory remedies under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996.
Option 01
Section 11 High Court Petition
Approaching High Court to appoint an independent arbitrator.
Option 02
Section 17 Arbitral Tribunal Orders
Applying to the Arbitral Tribunal for interim protective measures.
Option 03
Institutional Arbitration
Representing clients before DIAC, MCIA, SIAC, and ICC arbitral centers.
What We Do
Services for Corporations & Contractors
Complete arbitration lifecycle representation.
Arbitration Clause Drafting
Crafting robust seat, venue, and governing law arbitration clauses.
Construction & Infrastructure Arbitration
Litigating complex EPC and infrastructure delay claims.
Shareholder & JV Arbitration
Resolving joint venture deadlocks through private arbitration.
Emergency Arbitrator Motions
Moving emergency arbitrators for same-week interim protection.
Common Matters
Key Arbitration Principles
Core statutory mechanisms under Indian arbitration law.
12-Month Time Bound Trial (Sec 29A)
Arbitrators must render the award within 12 months (extendable by 6 months).
Limited Judicial Interference
Courts cannot set aside awards unless patent illegality or public policy breach is established.
Competence-Competence (Sec 16)
Arbitral Tribunal has full authority to rule on its own jurisdiction.
Our Process
Our Arbitration Strategy
How we execute commercial arbitrations.
1
Entity & Governance Assessment
Assessing statutory corporate obligations, board mandates, and capitalization structures for Arbitration.
2
Legal Due Diligence & Audit
Reviewing Articles of Association, shareholding ledgers, MCA filings, and third-party contracts.
3
Drafting Core Charters & Agreements
Formulating customized shareholder agreements, commercial deeds, and corporate resolutions.
4
MCA & Regulatory Approvals
Filing statutory forms with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), NCLT, and sectoral authorities.
5
Negotiation & Dispute Management
Resolving deadlock, investor conflicts, or restructuring bottlenecks through structured counsel.
6
Execution, Compliance & Annual Shield
Final execution, statutory register maintenance, and continuous corporate governance monitoring.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Us for Arbitration
Dedicated commercial arbitration advocates with extensive High Court trial presence.
High Court Section 9 Success
High rate of securing interim protection against bank guarantee encashment.
Time-Bound Award Execution
Fast execution of awards against corporate debtors.
Have Questions?
FAQ about Arbitration
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What is the significance of Section 9 of the Arbitration Act?
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What is the time limit for completing an arbitration in India?Under Section 29A, the Arbitral Tribunal MUST pass the award within 12 months from the date of completion of pleadings (extendable by 6 months with consent of parties).
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On what grounds can an arbitral award be challenged under Section 34?Section 34 allows challenging an award ONLY on narrow grounds: incapacity of parties, invalid agreement, lack of proper notice, dispute beyond scope, or patent illegality breaching public policy.
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What is the statutory process for compounding technical MCA defaults?Under Section 441 of the Companies Act 2013, a company can file a compounding application admitting technical non-compliance, pay a reduced fine to NCLT/RD, and avoid court prosecution.
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What are the consequences of non-compliance with annual ROC filings?Delayed AOC-4 and MGT-7 filings incur daily additional late fees of Rs. 100 per day, director DIN disqualification for 3 consecutive years of non-filing, and risk of company strike-off.
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