Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Jurisdiction — Territorial Jurisdiction — High Court Law Section 22(2) — Requirements for Jurisdiction Over Defendant

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

A State High Court has territorial jurisdiction only over defendants resident or carrying on business within the State. If the court assumes jurisdiction without proper basis, the judgment is void. The defect is fundamental and cannot be cured. The principle protects defendants from being sued…

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