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X resides in Chandigarh and publishes statements defamatory of Y in Ludhiana. Where may Y file a civil…

Section 19 lets Y choose between the place of the wrong and the place where X resides. Publication occurred in Ludhiana and X resides in Chandigarh. The statutory…

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X resides in Chandigarh and publishes statements defamatory of Y in Ludhiana. Where may Y file a civil suit for compensation under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, assuming the courts are otherwise competent?

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Section 19 lets Y choose between the place of the wrong and the place where X resides. Publication occurred in Ludhiana and X resides in Chandigarh. The statutory illustration about defamatory publication applies the same rule.

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Option A

Chandigarh is permitted, and Ludhiana is also permitted.

Option B

Ludhiana is permitted, and Chandigarh is also permitted.

Option C

The section requires a territorial connection.

Option D

Each city satisfies a separate statutory basis for venue.

Option E

The two permitted cities are offered together.

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