Territorial Jurisdiction and Principles Governing Revocation of Clause XII Letters Patent Leave

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Case
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF PANCHKULA , HARYANA v. KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LIMITED (Bombay High Court, 29-09-2026)
Law
Code of Civil Procedure.

Highlights of the Judgment:

  • Detailed examination of the principles governing the revocation of leave granted under Clause XII of the Letters Patent Act, 1865.
  • Application of the demurrer rule, requiring plaint averments to be taken as true during summary revocation proceedings.
  • Analysis of what constitutes a part of the cause of action arising within territorial jurisdiction, including fund transfers and telephonic discussions.
  • Evaluation of the doctrine of forum conveniens and the strict requirement for demonstrating an overwhelming balance of convenience.
  • Distinction regarding mixed questions of law and fact which cannot be adjudicated upon in a summary application for revocation.