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Territorial Jurisdiction
Jurisdictional & Appellate Practice Terms
Definition
The geographical boundary or territorial limits within which a court, tribunal, or public officer possesses the lawful authority to entertain suits, take cognizance of crimes, and execute orders.
Example
A contract is executed in Bengaluru, the goods are delivered in Bengaluru, and both parties reside in Bengaluru. A civil court in Chennai has no territorial jurisdiction to entertain a suit for recovery of unpaid invoices arising from that contract.