Union Of India & Ors vs Adani Exports Ltd. & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of territorial jurisdiction concerning the High Court of Gujarat's authority to entertain civil applications related to the Pass Book Scheme under the Import Export Policy. The Court emphasized that the question of jurisdiction must be resolved before considering the merits of the case, referencing Order XIV Rule 2 of the Civil Procedure Code. The Court ultimately held that a substantial part of the cause of action arose within the jurisdiction of the High Court at Ahmedabad, thereby affirming the High Court's decision to grant relief to the respondents.