SKV Law Offices Secures Interim Relief for Luxor in Section 9 Arbitration Proceedings
09.05.2026
SKV Law Offices successfully represented Luxor Writing Instruments Pvt. Ltd. in proceedings under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 before the Commercial Court at Saket, New Delhi. The matter concerned interim protection relating to proprietary moulds, manufacturing equipment, and recovery of outstanding amounts arising from a manufacturing and supply arrangement.
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The dispute involved significant issues concerning protection of proprietary manufacturing assets, contractual obligations, stock variance claims, and preservation of the subject matter pending arbitration. The matter required consideration of the scope of interim relief under Section 9, including the principles of prima facie case, balance of convenience, and irreparable harm. The proceedings also involved competing financial claims and questions relating to continued retention and potential misuse of proprietary moulds integral to Luxor’s manufacturing operations. SKV Law Offices addressed both the contractual and commercial dimensions of the dispute while ensuring protection of the client’s proprietary interests.
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SKV Law Offices developed and advanced the client’s case for urgent interim protection by demonstrating that the moulds constituted proprietary assets containing trade-specific configurations and know-how critical to Luxor’s business operations. SKV Law Offices emphasized the contractual breaches arising from continued retention of the moulds and highlighted the financial liability reflected in the record. The submissions made by SKV Law Offices focused on preservation of the arbitral subject matter and the necessity of immediate protective measures pending constitution of the arbitral tribunal.
Significance
The Commercial Court allowed the petition and directed release of the proprietary moulds along with deposit of the outstanding amount of ₹43,06,617.78 as an interim measure, subject to the outcome of arbitration. The order reinforces the availability of effective interim protection under Section 9 in disputes involving proprietary commercial assets and contractual enforcement. The matter also highlights the importance of timely judicial intervention in safeguarding business-critical manufacturing infrastructure and trade-sensitive material pending arbitration proceedings.
Our 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺
The matter was led by Mr. Suhael Buttan, Partner, along with Ms. Tanishka Khatana, Senior Associate, from SKV Law Offices.