Important Legal Definitions
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Pre-Emptive Jurisdiction (Protective Jurisdiction)
Jurisdictional & Appellate Practice Terms
Definition
The authority of a court to step in and grant protective orders to prevent imminent civil wrongs, damage, or asset flight before the main substantive dispute is ripe for final trial.
Example
A commercial court grants an emergency asset preservation order under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act freezing bank accounts 24 hours before the respondent company transfers capital offshore.