Successful Representation of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. S.A. Before the Calcutta High Court on Valid Service and Strict 120-Day Timeline

Our firm successfully represented MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. S.A. before the Hon’ble Calcutta High Court interpreting Order 29 Rule 2 of Civil Procedure Code,1908 and thereby holding service of summons at a company’s registered office via speed post is valid service, triggering the strict 120-day limit for filing written statements.

The Court held that a written statement filed after the strict 120-day period could not be accepted, and the suit will proceed undefended.

This ruling reinforces procedural discipline under the Commercial Courts Act and Order VIII Rule 1 CPC—timelines is non-negotiable in commercial litigation.

The team advising the Plaintiff before the Calcutta High Court consisted of Krishnaraj Thaker, Sr. Adv ( Senior Counsel )
Sreenita Ghoshdastidar , Partner
Sneha Singhania , Senior Associate
Harshvardhan Gupta , Associate