Bombay High Court Grants Interim Protection, Directs Respondent to Furnish Security for Outstanding Dues

Case Snapshot

Case Name: Ingram Micro India Private Limited v. Vcare Infotech Limited

Citation / Neutral Citation: 2026:BHC-OS:20375

High Court: High Court of Judicature at Bombay

Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Amit Borkar

Date of Judgment: 17th September, 2026

Area of Law: Arbitration Law, Section 9 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Interim Measures

Judgment Headline

Interim protection granted; respondent directed to furnish security for unpaid dues of Rs.6.14 crores.

The Judgment in One Line

Bombay High Court partly allows Section 9 petition, directing respondent to furnish security for principal amount of Rs.6,14,61,111.47 pending arbitration.

Why This Judgment Matters

This judgment reinforces that Section 9 of the Arbitration Act can be used to secure monetary claims where the respondent's financial condition raises genuine concerns about recovery. It establishes that while the court cannot grant final relief at the interim stage, it can direct disclosure of assets and furnishing of security to protect the petitioner's claim. The ruling also clarifies that an arbitration agreement can be established through online acceptance

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