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Section 17 CPC

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Section 17 CPC | Single Court Can Adjudicate Multiple Property Suits Across Districts If Common Cause of Action Exists : MP HC
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|Madhya Pradesh High Court

Section 17 CPC | Single Court Can Adjudicate Multiple Property Suits Across Districts If Common Cause of Action Exists : MP HC

Madhya Pradesh High Court clarifies that under Section 17 CPC, a single court can hear suits involving properties in different districts if the cause of action is identical. The ruling emphasizes that territorial jurisdiction is not a bar when the underlying dispute arises from the same set of facts, impacting property dispute litigation strategy.