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Q.42
Constitutional Law Medium Knowledge-Based
Bare Act Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 · Section 19, 20

A, residing in Delhi, publishers in Kolkata statements defamatory of B. B may sue A:

A Only in Delhi
B Only in Kolkata
C in both the place of Delhi and Kolkata
either in Kolkata or in Delhi Answer
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A, residing in Delhi, publishes defamatory statements in Kolkata. Under CPC territorial jurisdiction rules, the suit can be filed either where the cause of action arose (Kolkata, where publication occurred) or where the defendant resides (Delhi). Both courts have jurisdiction.

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Subject Constitutional Law
Difficulty Medium
Act Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Section Section 19, 20
Answer (D) Knowledge-Based
Paper AIBE XV — January 2021
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