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N.Nandhini v. Thanthi Tv And 3 Others

2026-02-05Honourable Mr.Justice P. Dhanabal4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. DHANABAL in CS DR. No.116594 of 2024

1. N.Nandhini D/o.Mr.Narayanan, 9/111A, Kondanayakkanpatti, Yercaud Main Road, Salem 636 008.

Applicant(s) Vs

1. Thanthi TV and 3 others Rep.by its Chief Editor, A Unit of Metronation Chenai Television Private Limited, RMZ Millenia Phase 1, 143, Dr.M.G.R.Road, Kandanchavadi, Perungudi, Chennai 600 096/ 2.News Tamil 24x7 Represented by its Chief Editor, A unit of Splus Media Private Limited, 145, 1-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathi Road, Egmore, Tamil Nadu, Chennai 600 008.

3.Narayanan S/o.Chellamuthu, Avvai Nagar, Narasothipatty, Salem 636 004.

4.Malarvizhi

W/o.Siva, CRPF Qtrs, Suraj Singh Towers, Kakrola Village, Dwarka, New Delhi 110 078.

Respondent(s) PRAYER : To grant leave to sue against the Respondents 1, 3 and 4/Defendants 1, 3 and 4 who are outside the jurisdiction of this Hon'ble Court.

For Applicant(s):

Mr.Prashanth Nadaraj. B

ORDER

This application has been filed by the applicant/plaintiff seeking to grant leave to sue the respondents 1, 3 and 4 / defendants 1, 3 and 4 who are living outside the Jurisdiction of this Hon'ble Court.

2. According to the applicant, she is the plaintiff in the main suit and filed the suit for defamation. The second defendant is residing within the jurisdiction of this Court and the defendants 1, 3 and 4 are residing outside the jurisdiction of this Court. Therefore, a substantial part of the cause of action has arisen within the jurisdiction of this Court and the suit can be instituted before this Court.

3. This Court heard petitioner side and perused the records.

4. Considering the nature of suit that the second defendant is residing within jurisdiction of this Court and the defendants 1, 3 and 4 are residing outside the jurisdiction of this Court, substantial part of cause of action arose within the jurisdiction of this Court and also taking note of the facts and circumstances of the case, this court is inclined to allow this petition and therefore, leave is granted as prayed for.

5. The Registry is directed to number the suit, if it is otherwise in order.

05.02.2026 mtl

P. DHANABAL, J., mtl in CS DR. No.116594 of 2024 05.02.2026