Interim Measures Under Section 9 of Arbitration Act Justified if Applicant’s Rights Are at Risk from Third Parties: Calcutta High Court

In a recent judgment, the court addressed significant issues concerning the Contract Act and performance delays in public infrastructure projects. The case highlights critical aspects of Section 55 of the Contract Act and its implications for arbitration and interim relief. Case Background The case involves a dispute between ABC Developers Pvt. Ltd. (Petitioner) and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) (Respondent) over a development project. The contract was initially set to…