Section 9 – A&C Act – Specific performance of contract cannot be directed

Pink City Expressway Private Limited Vs National Highways Authority of India (Delhi High Court) Conclusion: Power under Section 9 could only be exercised for preservation of the subject matter of the dispute till the decision of the Arbitral Tribunal and scope of relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Act could not be extended for directing specific performance of the contract. Held: Appellant was required to undertake certain work on a particular section of the National Highway 8. Under the Concession Agreement, appellant also operated a toll plaza for collectio...