Smriti-as-a-source-of-Law | INDIAN LAW MADE EASY | LAW NOTES| Adv. Dr. Meera Singh
Smriti-as-a-source-of-Law
| INDIAN LAW MADE EASY | LAW NOTES| Adv. Dr. Meera Singh
Procedure to File a case of Defamation/ Maanhani
According to section 499 of Indian Penal Code , whoever, by words either spoken or intended to be read, or by signs or by visible representations, makes or publishes any imputation concerning any person intending to harm, or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm, the reputation of such person, is said, except in the cases hereinafter expected, to defame that person. Defamation is the making of a false statement concerning a person or business that damages that person’s or business’s reputation. If a false statement is made and that person or business’s reputation is damaged, there can be legal consequences for the person who made the statement. Defamation applies to both written and oral statements that are published to third parties. Publication includes the posting of material on the Internet. Defamation can either be a statement that is verbal or written. If a defamatory statement is made verbally, it’s called slander. If a defamatory statement
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