Creation of file using relative path

I am working on JSP
I want to create a file object by passing a relative path as parameter to
File f = new File("<relative path>");
i encounter the following error
"it says server cannot find the file in the path specified."
I have searched the forums but not able to get any relevant expalination.
Its an urgent requirement. So please reply. Thanks in advance.

I notice that servletContext.getRealPath()
returns path from root directory to the ../webapps/examples folder
am i correct or it can get real path for any file residing in any subfolder
like ../webapps/examples/a/df/a.txt ?

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