Subramaniam v. Shabdeen – sllr 1984 volume 1 page 048

In the case between Subramaniam (plaintiff) and Shabdeen (defendant), the court addressed the issue of whether an interim injunction restraining the defendant from carrying on a hotel business should remain in force pending the final resolution of the dispute. It was determined that the interim injunction should stand, with the defendant’s application for its dissolution dismissed. This holding reaffirmed the principle that interim injunctions are warranted where a prima facie case is established, irreparable injury is likely, and the balance of convenience favors the applicant. The decision relied on established principles governing the grant of injunctive relief, emphasizing that equitability and the inadequacy of damages must be considered before dissolving such orders.

Tambiah J. — T