NMC HEALTHCARE LIMITED SHETTY [2023] ADGMCFI 0014 (10 June 2023)

NMC HEALTHCARE LIMITED SHETTY [2023] ADGMCFI 0014 (10 June 2023)

Exceptional circumstances exist due to efficient management of parallel proceedings and avoidance of arid disputes about service; steps taken are deemed effective service under CPR r.19(2) and orders are granted accordingly.

Citation
[2023] ADGMCFI 0014
Parties
Claimant/applicant: NMC Healthcare Limited; Claimant/applicant: NMC Holding Limited; Claimant/applicant: Richard Dixon Fleming; Claimant/applicant: Benjamin Thom Cairns; Defendant/respondent: Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty; Defendant/respondent: Prasanth Manghat; Defendant/respondent: Bank of Baroda
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date
10 June 2023
Procedural Posture
Commercial and Civil / Interlocutory Application for Service Orders
Outcome
Orders granted under CPR r.19(2); no orders under CPR r.19(1); CPR r.19(1) applications adjourned with liberty to restore.
Legal Topics
Service of Process, Bilateral Treaties, Parallel Proceedings, Insolvency Administration
Civil Procedure Insolvency Commercial Law Service of Process Bilateral Treaties Parallel Proceedings Insolvency Administration

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Parties

NMC Healthcare Limited

Claimant/applicant

NMC Holding Limited

Claimant/applicant

Richard Dixon Fleming

Claimant/applicant

Benjamin Thom Cairns

Claimant/applicant

Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty

Defendant/respondent

Prasanth Manghat

Defendant/respondent

Bank of Baroda

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Commercial and Civil / Interlocutory Application for Service Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether steps taken constitute effective service under CPR r.19(2)
  2. 2 Whether service by alternative method under CPR r.19(1) should be permitted
  3. 3 Impact of bilateral treaty on service of process

Ratio Decidendi

Exceptional circumstances exist due to efficient management of parallel proceedings and avoidance of arid disputes about service; steps taken are deemed effective service under CPR r.19(2) and orders are granted accordingly.

Court Disposition

Orders granted under CPR r.19(2); no orders under CPR r.19(1); CPR r.19(1) applications adjourned with liberty to restore.

Orders

  • Steps taken are deemed effective service of claim form under CPR r.19(2).
  • No orders made under CPR r.19(1).