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An interim injunction prevents irreversible harm during litigation. The grant is governed by the three-fold test from Dalpat Kumar v. Prahlad Singh, (1992) 1 SCC 719: (i) prima facie case in favour of the plaintiff; (ii) balance of convenience in granting versus refusing the injunction; (iii) irreparable injury that cannot be compensated by damages. Interim injunctions are routinely sought in property suits, contract disputes, IP infringement, and matrimonial matters. Ex parte injunctions under Order XXXIX Rule 3 are granted only in exceptional cases of urgency.
Statutory reference
Order XXXIX CPC 1908
Related practice areas
Temporary restraining order granted under Order XXXIX Rule 1 or 2 CPC during the pendency of a suit, restraining the defendant from disturbing the status quo. Granted on three-fold test: prima facie case, balance of convenience, irreparable injury.
Interim Injunction is governed by Order XXXIX CPC 1908. An interim injunction prevents irreversible harm during litigation. The grant is governed by the three-fold test from Dalpat Kumar v. Prahlad Singh, (1992) 1 SCC 719: (i) prima facie case in favour of the plaintiff; (ii) balance of convenience in granting versus refusing the injunction; (iii) irreparable injury that cannot be compensated by damages. Interim injunctions are routinely sought in property suits, contract disputes, IP infringement, and matrimonial matters. Ex parte injunctions under Order XXXIX Rule 3 are granted only in exceptional cases of urgency.
Interim Injunction falls under Civil Law, Intellectual Property. NyaySevak matches you with a Bar-Council-verified advocate in the relevant practice area — the first consultation is free.