Section 19: Suits for compensation for wrongs to person or movables.

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rahul, who lives in Mumbai, owns a valuable painting that he lent to his friend, Suresh, who lives in Pune. Suresh accidentally damages the painting while it is in his possession in Pune. Rahul wants to file a suit for compensation for the damage to his painting. According to Section 19 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Rahul has the option to file the suit either in Mumbai, where he resides, or in Pune, where the damage occurred and where Suresh resides.

Example 2:

Priya, a resident of Bangalore, is physically assaulted by her colleague, Anil, during a business trip in Chennai. Priya suffers injuries and wants to seek compensation for the harm caused. Under Section 19 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Priya can choose to file the...

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Section 19 of CPC : Section 19: Suits for compensation for wrongs to person or movables.

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