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The matter came up before Justice Abhay Ahuja, where Gadkari’s counsel submitted that the disputed posts were widely available online, including in Mumbai, giving the Bombay High Court jurisdiction to hear the case. Since some parts of the case involve content accessible beyond Mumbai, Gadkari first sought the court’s permission under Clause XII of the Letters Patent, a legal requirement in such situations. After considering the submissions, the court permitted him to file the civil suit against the social media platforms and other unidentified parties.