Supreme Court of India · 1977-09-13
ARVEE INDUSTRIES & ORS. vs RATAN LAL SHARMA
- Citation / case number
- SC 1977/61682
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ARVEE INDUSTRIES & ORS.
- Respondent
- RATAN LAL SHARMA
- Author
- P.K. GOSWAMI
- Bench
- P.K. GOSWAMI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that under Section 25 of the Civil Procedure Code, it has the power to transfer cases between High Courts if it serves the ends of justice. The Court found that the petitioners faced harassment by being compelled to defend a suit in Calcutta, where they had no connection, and that the suit lacked territorial jurisdiction as the alleged libel occurred in Delhi. Consequently, the Court ordered the transfer of the suit from the Calcutta High Court to the Delhi High Court, emphasizing the need for justice and convenience for the parties involved.