Tag: defamation in torts

Defamation and its defences

Author: Rishi V Tibrewal, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University Introduction: A false statement, either spoken or written, which injures the reputation of a person by lowering the respect of the person on the society or creates negative feelings or hostility towards a person, is said to constitute defamation. Defamation can be criminal or civil, Section

DEFAMATION: An Overview

ARTICLE ON DEFAMATION Author: Ms. Manika Joshi, JIMS School of Law, Greater Noida, IP University. DEFAMATION Next to life, what man cares and loves most is his reputation. If any injury causes to his reputation, he might psychologically suffer to a great extent. Some persons may commit suicide due to defamation. In general terms, defamation