PADMA KHASTGIR, J.

( 1 ) THIS suit has been filed by Chouthmal Agarwalla against (1) Halar Salt and Chemical Works, (2) Harjivandas Vithaldas, (3) Jamnadass Madhawji (4) Gordhandass Madhawji Thakkar, (5) Patalia Saratchandra Jethalal and (6) Haridas Dwarkadas for a decree for Rs. 1,00. 000, in the alternative an enquiry in respect thereof, costs, injunction and other reliefs on 27th April 1959.

( 2 ) THE case of the plaintiff is that he carried on 'business as an importer and exporter in salt, iron and general merchandise, order suppliers in Calcutta for a long time and has good reputation. The plaintiff carried on the said business as a partner of Sri Bajrang Trading and Supply Company at No. 22, Bartala Street, Calcutta.

( 3 ) THE defendant No. 1 is a firm, inter alia, carrying on business in salt at No. 1, Amratala Lane, Calcutta and the defendants Nos. 2 to 4 are partners. The defendant No. 6 is the Branch Manager of the defendant No. 1. On 26th November 1957 the defendant No. 6 under the instruction and/or advice, directions and/ or orders of his masters being defendants Nos. 2 to 5 maliciously without reasonable and probable cause preferred in the Court of the Additional P

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