Madras High Court Sets Aside Conditional Order in Section 8 Application — Trial Court Exceeded Jurisdiction by Imposing Conditions While Referring Dispute to Arbitration. The court held that under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the court's role is limited to referring parties to arbitration and cannot impose interim conditions, which are governed by Sections 9 and 17 of the Act.
23 Jan 2026The case arises from a civil revision petition filed by the defendants (petitioners) against an order of the Principal District Munsif at Puducherry d...
