Fathima Anila, v. Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20-04-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI

1. Fathima Anila, D/o. Syed Mohamed Akbar, Flat No.

F1, 2nd Floor, Keerthana Ashwin Apartments, No.70 (Old No.34), 2nd Main Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai -600 028.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, Rep by its Managing Director, Kotak Infiniti, Building No.21, Zone 4, 2nd Floor, Infinity Park, Off Western Express Highway, General A K Marg, Malad (E), Mumbai -400 097. Also at Door No.113, Old No.62, Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, Jagadambal Colony, Othavadi, Mylapore, Chennai -600 004.

Respondent(s) PRAYER:

Civil Revision Petition filed under Article 227 of Constitution of India, prays to set aside the order dated 11.12.2025 passed in C.O.S.Sr.No.1023 of 2025 on the file of the Principal Commercial Court, Chennai. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.Surendar .

For Respondent(s):

ORDER

The petitioner has filed this petition praying to set aside the order dated 11.12.2025 passed in C.O.S.Sr.No.1023 of 2025 on the file of the Principal Commercial Court, Chennai.

2. The learned counsel for the revision petitioner submitted that, aggrieved by the return of the plaint by the trial Court, the present revision has been filed. The plaintiff filed a suit seeking a direction to the defendant to pay a sum of Rs.12,00,000/- towards joining bonus. Due to misunderstanding between the parties, the present suit was filed. The trial Court returned the plaint on the ground that the appointment letter stipulated jurisdiction at Mumbai, where the head office is situated, and not Chennai.

3. On perusal of the records, it is seen that the plaintiff resides at Teynampet, Chennai, and all communications were addressed to her Chennai address. She was also appointed to work at the defendant's office at Anna Salai, Chennai. Only the communication originated from Mumbai, whereas the contractual obligations were performed in Chennai.

4. Therefore, the trial Court has jurisdiction to entertain the suit. The observation made by the learned trial Judge is set aside.

5. The trial Court is directed to take the case on file within a period of two weeks.

6. The Registry is directed to return the original plaint forthwith.

7. In view of the above, this Civil Revision Petition is allowed. No costs. 20-04-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes rri

To 1.The Principal Commercial Judge, Chennai.

2.The Section Officer, VR Section, High Court of Madras.

T.V.THAMILSELVI J.

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