| Section 9 | Section 17 | |
| Interim measures by a Court | Interim measures by the Arbitral Tribunal | |
| Scope | Exercise powers in certain matters of arbitration | Exercise powers in the subject matter of the dispute only |
| Exclusion | Cannot be excluded by the parties | Can be excluded by an explicit clause in the Arbitration Agreement |
| Tribunal Formation | Can operate even when an Arbitral Tribunal has not yet been formed or is not in existence at the time | Can operate only when an Arbitral Tribunal is formed |
| When can it be invoked | Any time before tribunal has been constituted unless there are exceptional cirucmstances (as per amendment) not during arbitration proceedings | When arbitral proceedings are pending – not pre/post proceedings |
| Applicability | Only when place of arbitration is within India | Even when place of arbitration is not in India |