Calcutta High Court: Writ Petition Territorial Jurisdiction

The Calcutta High Court held that a writ petition is not maintainable unless the cause of action at least partly arises within the territorial jurisdiction of the concerned High Court. This clarification came in the context of cross-jurisdictional disputes and forum shopping, reaffirming that legal redress must be sought where facts occurred or rights were violated. The bench emphasized that only courts with direct territorial ties to the dispute are competent to entertain petitions, streamlining judicial workload and providing legal certainty. The decision helps curb abuse of process and prevents overburdening courts where parties seek favorable forums without jurisdictional connection. It reiterates the fundamental procedural requirement under Indian law that territorial facts are critical in writ jurisdiction.