A No. 2143 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR A No. 2143 of 2026 and CS.SR.No.82228 of 2026 VIT Bhopal University Represented by its Authorised Signatory Mr.Kesavan Nair, Having registered office at No.26/47, Moosa Street, T.Nagar, Chennai 600 017. ..Applicant(s) Vs 1. John Doe/s and 2 others India 2. YouTube Google LLC, Unit No.26, The Executive Centre, Level 8, DLF Centre, Sanda Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110 001. 3. Kambi Kattum Kadhaigal First Floor, 13/6A, Ponnangipuram, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Grant leave to institute the present suit against the 2nd Respondent/2nd Defendant situated outside the jurisdiction of this Honble Court For Applicant(s): Dhanush M https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis A No. 2143 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER The present application has been filed seeking leave to sue. The plaintiff has stated that the respondents are residing at different places in various parts of the country. 2. According to the plaintiff, they are persons carrying enormous goodwill and reputation, who serve the course for continuos use of reputation. It is further stated that several articles and contents have been circulated on social media, particularly through YouTube channels, which have caused serious defamation to the plaintiff, The plaintiff has therefore sought leave to sue on the ground that the said articles can be viewed in any part of the country and that the cause of action has arisen within the jurisdiction of this Court. 3. Considering the submissions made, leave to sue is granted. 4. The registry is directed to number the suit and list the matter on 14.05.2026, if it is otherwise in order. 13-05-2026 MPA https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis A No. 2143 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 To 1. John Doe/s and 2 others India 2. YouTube Google LLC, Unit No.26, The Executive Centre, Level 8, DLF Centre, Sanda Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110 001. 3. Kambi Kattum Kadhaigal First Floor, 13/6A, Ponnangipuram, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis A No. 2143 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 N.SENTHILKUMAR, J. MPA A No. 2143 of 2026 and CS.SR.No.82228 of 2026 13-05-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis