Can I Connect Two Legal Cases of Mismanagement Across Different Jurisdictions? Seeking Advice and Similar Case Laws

Hello everyone, there is a holding company that has three subsidiary companies. There was a case of oppression and mismanagement in NCLT. The results of the case were positive and in favor of the company. Now, the same case is ongoing in the holding company based on oppression and mismanagement, which is registered in Maharashtra (Amravati). The subsidiary companies are based in Bangalore.

Can I link both cases and demonstrate that I had a positive response in the case of the subsidiary companies? Can I link the jurisdictions? If yes, how? If not, why? Can you all please advise and help me with some similar case laws showing this? It would be of great help.

Understanding the Legal Distinction Between Holding and Subsidiary Companies

The dismissal of the complaint against the subsidiary company is not decisive in the case of the holding company, as the companies are different and hence separate juristic persons. The holding company's interest or involvement in the subsidiary company cannot determine the fate of the complaint against it. Each case has to be defended on its merits. However, if the facts are similar in both complaints, then it will have a significant effect in defending the case against the holding company; otherwise, it is only of debating value.

Jurisdictional Independence of Forums

The jurisdiction of the Bangalore and Amravati forums is parallel and independent. The basic premise of law is that every company is different and doesn't need any case law to support it. However, the decision in Singer India Ltd Vs. Chander Mohan Chadha and Ors (AIR 2004 SC 4368) that it is not open to the company to ask for unveiling its own cloak and examine who are the directors and shareholders and who are in reality controlling the affairs of the company can be cited in support of the legal proposition that each incorporated company is to be treated as separate.