Anti-Suit Injunction Suits

An anti-suit injunction restrains a party from starting or continuing proceedings in another forum. Indian courts grant it sparingly — mainly in respect of proceedings in a foreign court, or proceedings brought in breach of an arbitration agreement or an exclusive jurisdiction clause — and act against the party, not the other court.

The court considers whether the other proceedings are oppressive or vexatious, and whether it is the natural forum for the dispute. We advise on whether such relief is available and pursue it where it is.

When you may need this

• The other party has sued abroad despite an Indian jurisdiction clause
• Proceedings have been started in breach of an arbitration agreement
• You face parallel proceedings designed to harass

How we handle it

1. We review the contract and the other proceedings
2. We assess whether the relief is available
3. We file the suit with an urgent interim application
4. We argue the application and follow through to a decree

Documents to bring