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Cross-applications under Section 10, Civil P. C to stay suits filed in different courts. Analysis: Issue 1: Jurisdiction and Abuse of Court Process The dispute involves cross-applications by two parties regarding suits filed in different courts. The plaintiff, Bugga, filed a suit in Calcutta, which was withdrawn due to arbitration proving unsuccessful. Subsequently, Sawhney filed a suit in Gujranwala, leading to the current applications. Sawhney argues for a stay of the Calcutta suit under Section 10, claiming the mandatory nature of the provision. The circumstances reveal an attempt to abuse the court process, with Bugga residing and conducting business exclusively in Calcutta, while Sawhney lives in a different district. The transactions and evidence crucial to the case are all based in Calcutta, making the Gujranwala suit inconvenient and costly for both parties. Issue 2: Jurisdiction and Residence The court examines the issue of jurisdiction concerning the Gujranwala suit filed by Sawhney. Despite Bugga's ancestral property in Wazirabad, the court finds that his residence and business operations are centered in Calcutta. The court emphasizes that residence is not solely based on ownership but on where a person conducts their daily activities. The court dismisses the argument that Bugga's occasional visits to Wazirabad establish jurisdiction, highlighting the importance of actual residence for legal purposes. Issue 3: Prevention of Abuse of Process The court finds Sawhney's suit in Gujranwala to be malicious and aimed at harassing Bugga. Sawhney's actions, including initiating criminal proceedings, indicate an intent to inconvenience and harm Bugga. The court asserts its authority to prevent such abuses of the legal process, citing precedents where injunctions were granted to restrain parties from proceeding with suits filed in inconvenient jurisdictions. The court emphasizes the importance of preventing harassment and inconvenience to parties through strategic legal maneuvers. Issue 4: Judicial Discretion and Injunctions The court discusses the power of the court to grant injunctions to prevent abuse of legal processes and ensure convenience for the parties involved. Precedents are cited where injunctions were issued to restrain parties from proceeding with suits filed in different jurisdictions. The court highlights the importance of considering convenience and fairness in legal proceedings, even when faced with mandatory provisions like Section 10 of the Civil Procedure Code. Conclusion In conclusion, the court dismisses Sawhney's application and grants Bugga's application, restraining Sawhney from proceeding with his suit in Gujranwala. The court emphasizes the importance of preventing abuse of the legal process, ensuring convenience for the parties, and upholding principles of justice and fairness in legal proceedings. The judgment serves as a precedent for granting injunctions to restrain parties from pursuing suits in inconvenient jurisdictions to prevent harassment and inconvenience.
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