Indian court returns suit against Singapore-owned JV’s directors for re-filing
A commercial court in Bengaluru has returned a lawsuit filed by Lee Kim Tah against two Singaporean directors of L&W Construction for re-filing in a more appropriate jurisdiction. The court also vacated an interim order that had previously restricted the directors' business activities.
Why it matters
This legal development impacts the governance of a major joint venture involved in significant infrastructure projects in India.
Share Judge orders plaint and all documents returned to Lee Kim Tah (Pte) Ltd for presentation before an ‘appropriate jurisdictional forum in accordance with law’. An interim order issued against two Singaporean directors of Indian firm L&W Construction Private Limited, obtained last month, has been vacated. (L&W Construction PL Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : A commercial court in Bengaluru, India has returned a memorandum of plaint filed by Singapore construction firm Lee Kim Tah (Pte) Ltd to the company for re-filing. The order was made by commercial court judge Arjun S Mallur on Saturday.
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