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In Kolkata, X publishes statements defaming Y. X resides in Delhi. Assuming the courts otherwise have…

Section 19 gives Y a choice between the place of the wrong and the place where X resides, assuming the other jurisdictional requirements are met. The section illustrates the…

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In Kolkata, X publishes statements defaming Y. X resides in Delhi. Assuming the courts otherwise have jurisdiction, where may Y sue X for compensation under section 19 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?

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Section 19 gives Y a choice between the place of the wrong and the place where X resides, assuming the other jurisdictional requirements are met. The section illustrates the rule with a defendant who publishes defamatory statements in a place other than where the defendant resides.

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Option A

Delhi is available as the place where X resides, and Kolkata is also available.

Option B

Kolkata is available as the place of publication, and Delhi is also available.

Option C

The locations respectively supply the defendant’s residence and the place of the alleged wrong.

Option D

Section 19 ties the choice to specified territorial connections.

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