Venkateshwarlu Bandla, R (on the application of) v Harwood Group Practice (Determination as to Venue)

Venkateshwarlu Bandla, R (on the application of) v Harwood Group Practice (Determination as to Venue)

The claim is most closely connected to the Northern Circuit region as both parties are based in Bolton, Lancashire, and the subject matter concerns a local dispute. Cost and convenience for self-represented parties further support retaining the claim in Manchester, despite a related claim in London.

Parties
Claimant: Venkateshwarlu Bandla; Defendant: Harwood Group Practice
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Determination as to Venue
Outcome
Claim to remain in Manchester Administrative Court.
Legal Topics
Venue Determination, Judicial Review Procedure
Administrative Law Civil Procedure Venue Determination Judicial Review Procedure

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Parties

Venkateshwarlu Bandla

Claimant

Harwood Group Practice

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Determination as to Venue

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Which region is most appropriate for the administration and determination of the claim under CPR PD 54C

Ratio Decidendi

The claim is most closely connected to the Northern Circuit region as both parties are based in Bolton, Lancashire, and the subject matter concerns a local dispute. Cost and convenience for self-represented parties further support retaining the claim in Manchester, despite a related claim in London.

Court Disposition

Claim to remain in Manchester Administrative Court.

Orders

  • The claim shall remain in Manchester.