Rajnish Kumar Rai vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court examined whether the High Court of Gujarat had territorial jurisdiction to entertain a writ petition challenging the order of the Central Administrative Tribunal. The petitioner sought transfer of proceedings and challenged the Tribunal's order, but the High Court dismissed the plea, citing the precedent set in Union of India v. Alapan Bandyopadhyay, which limited territorial jurisdiction. The Court analyzed the scope of jurisdiction in administrative and constitutional matters, ultimately emphasizing the importance of territorial jurisdiction in such cases. The judgment clarifies the application of territorial jurisdiction principles in administrative law disputes.