Anti-suit Injunction

An anti-suit injunction is a court order that prevents a party from continuing with a legal proceeding in another court or jurisdiction. It is typically sought by a party to a dispute who believes that the other party is engaging in forum shopping, which is the practice of pursuing a case in a jurisdiction that is perceived to be more favourable to one's position.

Anti-suit injunctions are commonly used in international litigation where the parties are located in different countries, and each party seeks to pursue the case in their home jurisdiction. In such cases, one party may try to avoid the jurisdiction of the other party's court by filing a case in a different country, which may be more convenient or offer more favourable legal or procedural rules.

The purpose of an anti-suit injunction is to prevent a party from taking unfair advantage of the legal system and to ensure that the case is heard in the appropriate jurisdiction. Anti-suit injunctions can be granted by a court in the country where the original lawsuit was filed, or by a court in the country where the other party is attempting to file the case.

Anti-suit injunctions are controversial and may be seen as interfering with the sovereignty of other countries' legal systems. However, they can be an effective tool in preventing forum shopping and ensuring that disputes are resolved fairly and efficiently.