From Deccan Chronicle
Center Owned by Deccan Chronicle HoldingsSC Slams Forum Shopping, Shifts Commercial Suit from Delhi HC to Madras HC
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The Supreme Court criticised the practice of forum shopping, stating that the mere existence of territorial jurisdiction cannot justify it or create a hierarchy among high courts. In its recent order on a commercial suit, the Court transferred the case from the Delhi High Court to the Madras High Court to ensure appropriate jurisdiction. The parties to the suit were located in neighboring states of Tamil Nadu.
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"The mere existence of territorial jurisdiction in various courts cannot on its own become justification for forum shopping and cannot result in the perpetuation of notions of a hierarchy among the high courts of this country," it said.
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The Supreme Court addressed the practice of forum shopping in its recent order regarding a commercial suit. The court transferred the case from Delhi High Court to Madras High Court to ensure appropriate jurisdiction. Both parties involved in the suit were located in neighboring states of Tamil Nadu…
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"The mere existence of territorial jurisdiction in various courts cannot on its own become justification for forum shopping and cannot result in the perpetuation of notions of a hierarchy among the high courts of this country," it said.
