Sadbhav Engineering Ltd., Thr. Its Director, Mr. Nitin R. Patel and Others v. M/S Sarda Energy and Minerals Ltd. (M/S Raipur Alloys and Steel Ltd) Thr. Senion Manager, S.Y. Naik
Case brief
What is this about?
Interim order dated 21.07.2025 of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Nagpur Bench (M.W. Chandwani, J.) in Second Appeal No. 86 of 2025 (Sadbhav Engineering Ltd. through its Director & Ors v. M/s Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd.). Substantial question of law framed on jurisdiction/cause of action: bills issued from Nagpur office and cheques deposited by respondent/original plaintiff in HDFC Bank, Nagpur Branch as basis for civil court jurisdiction at Nagpur. Conditional stay of execution of impugned decree granted on deposit of Rs. 30 lakhs within four weeks; appellants to file deposition and exhibits; final hearing at admission stage from 22.09.2025. Keywords: jurisdiction, cause of action, stay of execution, conditional deposit, second appeal, Nagpur Bench.
What did the court decide?
Conditional stay of execution of the impugned decree granted subject to deposit of Rs. 30 lakhs in the High Court within four weeks; matter listed for final hearing at admission stage in the week commencing 22nd September 2025; appellants to file copy of deposition and exhibited documents.