Question

    A, residing in Delhi, publishes in Calcutta statements defamatory of B, residing in Mumbai. B may sue A

    A Only in Delhi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only in Mumbai Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Either in Mumbai of in Calcutta Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Either in Delhi or in Calcutta Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Only in Calcutta Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 19 of CPC Suits for compensation for wrongs to person or movables.—Where a suit is for compensation for wrong done to the person or to movable property, if the wrong was done within the local limits of the jurisdiction of one Court and the defendant resides, or carries on business, or personally works for gain, within the local limits of the jurisdiction of another Court, the suit may be instituted at the option of the plaintiff in either of the said Courts. Illustrations (a) A, residing in Delhi, beats B in Calcutta. B may sue A either in Calcutta or in Delhi. (b) A, residing in Delhi, publishes in Calcutta statements defamatory of B. B may sue A either in Calcutta or in Delhi.

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