https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=311412 Delhi HC declined to entertain a writ petition under Article 226 applying the doctrine of forum non-convenience. While a fraction of the cause of action arose within Delhi HC's territorial jurisdiction through the petitioner's society registration and respondents' head offices, the substantial cause of action occurred within Patna HC's jurisdiction. The loan facility, mortgage security, and natural calamity affecting the school building all occurred in Patna's jurisdiction. HC held that courts have discretionary power to refuse jurisdiction when petitioners have alternative, more appropriate forums available, even if partial cause of action exists locally. en-us Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 25 Dec 2023 09:26:19 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=311412 Delhi HC declined to entertain a writ petition under Article 226 applying the doctrine of forum non-convenience. While a fraction of the cause of action arose within Delhi HC's territorial jurisdiction through the petitioner's society registration and respondents' head offices, the substantial cause of action occurred within Patna HC's jurisdiction. The loan facility, mortgage security, and natural calamity affecting the school building all occurred in Patna's jurisdiction. HC held that courts have discretionary power to refuse jurisdiction when petitioners have alternative, more appropriate forums available, even if partial cause of action exists locally. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=311412