Interim Relief
Temporary relief granted by a court to preserve the status quo until the case is finally decided.
In Simple Terms
A short-term order to stop things from getting worse while the real case is still being heard.
Detailed Legal Meaning
Interim relief (such as a temporary injunction, stay, or interim custody/maintenance order) is granted pending final disposal of a proceeding, to prevent irreparable harm to a party or to preserve the subject matter of the dispute. Courts typically weigh a prima facie case, balance of convenience, and irreparable injury before granting it.
Relevant Acts & Sections
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908Search on India Code ↗
Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2
Common Court Usage
Sought at the outset of a suit or petition, often before the main matter is even admitted.
Sample Usage
“Pending disposal of the suit, the plaintiff is entitled to interim relief restraining the defendant from alienating the suit property.”