Counsel for the Parties:
For the Appellant:Mr. Aniruddha Chatterjee, A. Mitra and D. Ghosal, Advocates.
For the Respondent:Mr. S. P. Roychowdhury, Bhuddhodeb Ghosal and Santanu, Advocates.

What is the territorial jurisdiction of a City Civil Court under Section 15/20 CPC for a suit involving a bank and its branch? What is the meaning of a prima facie case at the interim injunction stage and how does it relate to territorial jurisdiction? What are the consequences if a court finds lack of territorial jurisdiction at the prima facie stage for a temporary injunction?

Key Points: - (!) The appellant contends about lack of territorial jurisdiction of City Civil Court Calcutta to entertain suit and injunction. - (!) - (!) The plaintiff’s case involves a Lake Town Branch outside the trial court’s territorial limit and actions arising therefrom; the court analyzes where the cause of action arose. - (!) - (!) The court explains prima facie standard for temporary injunction and its dependence on jurisdictional sufficiency at the preliminary stage. - (!) - (!) Banking transit rules and "situs" for cause of action in banking transactions; branch where account is kept determines obligation to pay. - (!) - (!) Authorities and reasoning on when appeals may be entertained concerning territorial jurisdiction and the effect on interim orders. - (!) - (!) Court ultimately holds trial court erred in entertaining the injunction application without proper territorial jurisdiction. - (!) - (!) Appeal allowed; set aside interim order; no costs.

What is the territorial jurisdiction of a City Civil Court under Section 15/20 CPC for a suit involving a bank and its branch?

What is the meaning of a prima facie case at the interim injunction stage and how does it relate to territorial jurisdiction?

What are the consequences if a court finds lack of territorial jurisdiction at the prima facie stage for a temporary injunction?