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Forum Non Conveniens

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

forum non conveniens


[New Latin, literally, unsuitable tribunal]
: a doctrine allowing a court with jurisdiction over a case to dismiss it because the convenience of the parties and the interest of justice would be better served if the case were brought in a court having proper jurisdiction in another venue compare change of venue




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