Vgp Babudas And Anther v. Tamizha Pandian And 2 Others
A No. 1104 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 04-03-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY A No. 1104 of 2026
1. VGP Babudas and anther S/o.Late VG Paneerdas, Both are at No.6, Dharmaraja Koil Street, V G P Square, Saidapet, Chennai 600 015.
2. Mr.V.G.P.Surojit Babudas S/o.VGP BAbudas.
..Applicant(s) Vs
1. Tamizha Pandian No.29, Mettu Street, Sri Shanmuga Nagar, Madhiravedu, Thiruverkadu, Chennai 600 077, Tamil Nadu.
2. Reflect Media Private Limited No.29, 24 Mettu Street, Sri Shanmuga Nagar, Madhiravedu, Thiruverkadu, Chennai 600 077
3. YouTube LLC Unit No.26, The Executive Centre, Level 8 DLF Centre, Sansad Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110 001.
..Respondent(s) PRAYER: To grant leave to sue the Respondents before this Hon'ble Court. For Applicant(s):
Mr.Arun C.Mohan __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
A No. 1104 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J.
RNA
ORDER
In a proposed suit for remedies in respect of alleged defamation by the first and second defendants through the channel of the third defendant, the intending plaintiffs seek leave to sue.
2. Learned counsel for the applicants / intending plaintiffs points out that the defamatory statements have been levelled against the plaintiffs, who reside in and carry on business within the jurisdiction of this Court.
3. Upon examining the draft plaint and the affidavit in support of this application, it appears that the plaintiffs reside in and carry on business within the jurisdiction of this Court. Consequently, it is stated that the video containing the allegedly defamatory statements is viewed by the public in Chennai. Therefore, a part of the cause of action has arisen within the jurisdiction of this Court in as much as the alleged defamatory statements may lower the reputation of the plaintiffs among its customers and other stakeholders in Chennai.
4. Consequently, this application is allowed by granting leave to the applicants to sue the respondents before this Court. The Registry is directed to number the suit, if otherwise in order.
04-03-2026 RNA A No. 1104 of 2026 __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis