Q.54
Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) Medium Knowledge-Based
Bare Act Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 · Sections 19, 20

"X" residing in Delhi, publishes statements defamatory to "Y" in Calcutta, "Y" can sue "X" at:

A Delhi
B Calcutta
C Anywhere in India
Either in Delhi or in Calcutta Answer
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Under Section 19 CPC (illustration (b)), when X in Delhi publishes defamation against Y in Calcutta, Y can sue either where X resides (Delhi) or where the cause of action arose (Calcutta — place of publication). Both courts have jurisdiction.

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Subject Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)
Difficulty Medium
Act Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Section Sections 19, 20
Answer (D) Knowledge-Based
Paper AIBE IV — December 2012
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