Arcadia Shipping Ltd. vs Tata Steel Limited

The Supreme Court addressed the question of territorial jurisdiction under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, in the context of a dispute involving Bhushan Steel & Strips Ltd and TYO Trading Enterprises regarding the non-payment for goods supplied. The Court held that the jurisdiction lies where the cause of action arose, emphasizing that the place of delivery and the location of the defendant's business are significant factors. The Court ultimately ruled in favor of Bhushan Steel, affirming the jurisdiction of the Indian courts over the matter.