ABHAY SINGH SURANA vs INDIAN RAYON & INDUSTRIES LTD.

The Supreme Court held that Clause 13 of the Letters Patent allows the High Court to exercise extraordinary original civil jurisdiction based on the agreement of the parties or for the purpose of justice. The Court emphasized that the disposal of suits by the High Court would serve the purpose of justice by expediting the process and reducing the number of appeals. The Court affirmed that even if the initial agreement was ambiguous, the High Court had the authority to continue overseeing the suits for just and fair resolution, thereby directing their expeditious disposal.