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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.
