Sandeep Polymers Pvt. Ltd vs Bajaj Auto Ltd. And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing the return of the plaint under Order 7 Rule 10-A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, ruling that the Nagpur court lacked jurisdiction over the claims made by the plaintiff. The Court emphasized that jurisdiction is determined by the location of the parties and the execution of agreements, noting that the registered offices of the defendants were in Pune. Consequently, the plaintiff was granted liberty to represent the plaint in the appropriate court at Pune, affirming the principle that jurisdiction must align with the parties' agreements and actions.