The principles governing interlocutory relief pending special leave to appeal require a cautious approach, and the observations regarding stays pending special leave apply equally to interlocutory injunctions. An applicant must demonstrate irreparable loss with specific evidence rather than general and speculative assertions, and a loss measurable in money is not irreparable. Where an applicant's loss is within its own control to mitigate, this weighs against a finding of irreparable harm.
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