AVTAR SINGH & CO vs S.S. ENTPS.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of jurisdiction concerning three pending suits related to the distribution of the film 'Aag Ka Dariya'. The Court decided to stay the proceedings of the Bombay High Court suit until the Madras High Court suit, which was filed first, is resolved. The Court emphasized the need for expeditious disposal of the Madras suit within six months, while also clarifying that this order does not affect ongoing contempt proceedings in the Bombay High Court.