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Directions:The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Any intentional false communication, either written or spoken, that harms a persons reputation; decreases the respect, regard or confidence in which a person is held; or induces disparaging, hostile or disagreeable opinions or feelings against a person is known as defamation. Defamation is the act of making untrue statements about another which damages his/her reputation.It is a statement that injures someones reputation. Defamation is the act of saying false things in order to make people have a bad opinion of someone. Defamation may be defined as a communication to some person, other than the person defamed, of the matter which tends to lower the plaintiff in the estimation of right thinking persons or to deter them from associating or dealing with him. Defamation is a wrong done by a person to anothers reputation by words, written or spoken, sign or other visible representation.Defamation is of two kinds Libel and Slander. If the statement is made in writing and published in some permanent and visible form, then the defamation is called Libel. Whereas, if the statement is made by some spoken words then the defamation is called Slander.Defamation may be a civil charge or a criminal charge under Section 499 and 500 of IPC.Section 499 Of IPC: 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 to defame that person.Section 500 of IPC: Whoever defames another shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or both.A victim, to win a lawsuit, has to prove that a false statement was made and published, and the same caused injury to the reputation of the victim. However, there are defences which can be raised such as a true statement or if it was a fair and honest comment or criticism made in public interest.Q.Two employees in an office wanted to poke fun at their colleague and began to reveal sensitive messages he had sent to other female colleagues in the office. He wished to sue them for defamation. Will he succeed?a)Yes, their publication was with the intention to injure his reputation.b)Yes, such a communication brought him great shame in his workplace.c)No, since the publication was not false but of matter that happened.d)No, since the employees only wished to poke fun and not injure his reputation.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? for CLAT 2024 is part of CLAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CLAT exam syllabus. Information about Directions:The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Any intentional false communication, either written or spoken, that harms a persons reputation; decreases the respect, regard or confidence in which a person is held; or induces disparaging, hostile or disagreeable opinions or feelings against a person is known as defamation. Defamation is the act of making untrue statements about another which damages his/her reputation.It is a statement that injures someones reputation. Defamation is the act of saying false things in order to make people have a bad opinion of someone. Defamation may be defined as a communication to some person, other than the person defamed, of the matter which tends to lower the plaintiff in the estimation of right thinking persons or to deter them from associating or dealing with him. Defamation is a wrong done by a person to anothers reputation by words, written or spoken, sign or other visible representation.Defamation is of two kinds Libel and Slander. If the statement is made in writing and published in some permanent and visible form, then the defamation is called Libel. Whereas, if the statement is made by some spoken words then the defamation is called Slander.Defamation may be a civil charge or a criminal charge under Section 499 and 500 of IPC.Section 499 Of IPC: 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 to defame that person.Section 500 of IPC: Whoever defames another shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or both.A victim, to win a lawsuit, has to prove that a false statement was made and published, and the same caused injury to the reputation of the victim. However, there are defences which can be raised such as a true statement or if it was a fair and honest comment or criticism made in public interest.Q.Two employees in an office wanted to poke fun at their colleague and began to reveal sensitive messages he had sent to other female colleagues in the office. He wished to sue them for defamation. Will he succeed?a)Yes, their publication was with the intention to injure his reputation.b)Yes, such a communication brought him great shame in his workplace.c)No, since the publication was not false but of matter that happened.d)No, since the employees only wished to poke fun and not injure his reputation.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for CLAT 2024 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions:The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Any intentional false communication, either written or spoken, that harms a persons reputation; decreases the respect, regard or confidence in which a person is held; or induces disparaging, hostile or disagreeable opinions or feelings against a person is known as defamation. Defamation is the act of making untrue statements about another which damages his/her reputation.It is a statement that injures someones reputation. Defamation is the act of saying false things in order to make people have a bad opinion of someone. Defamation may be defined as a communication to some person, other than the person defamed, of the matter which tends to lower the plaintiff in the estimation of right thinking persons or to deter them from associating or dealing with him. Defamation is a wrong done by a person to anothers reputation by words, written or spoken, sign or other visible representation.Defamation is of two kinds Libel and Slander. If the statement is made in writing and published in some permanent and visible form, then the defamation is called Libel. Whereas, if the statement is made by some spoken words then the defamation is called Slander.Defamation may be a civil charge or a criminal charge under Section 499 and 500 of IPC.Section 499 Of IPC: 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 to defame that person.Section 500 of IPC: Whoever defames another shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or both.A victim, to win a lawsuit, has to prove that a false statement was made and published, and the same caused injury to the reputation of the victim. However, there are defences which can be raised such as a true statement or if it was a fair and honest comment or criticism made in public interest.Q.Two employees in an office wanted to poke fun at their colleague and began to reveal sensitive messages he had sent to other female colleagues in the office. He wished to sue them for defamation. Will he succeed?a)Yes, their publication was with the intention to injure his reputation.b)Yes, such a communication brought him great shame in his workplace.c)No, since the publication was not false but of matter that happened.d)No, since the employees only wished to poke fun and not injure his reputation.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?.

Solutions for Directions:The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Any intentional false communication, either written or spoken, that harms a persons reputation; decreases the respect, regard or confidence in which a person is held; or induces disparaging, hostile or disagreeable opinions or feelings against a person is known as defamation. Defamation is the act of making untrue statements about another which damages his/her reputation.It is a statement that injures someones reputation. Defamation is the act of saying false things in order to make people have a bad opinion of someone. Defamation may be defined as a communication to some person, other than the person defamed, of the matter which tends to lower the plaintiff in the estimation of right thinking persons or to deter them from associating or dealing with him. Defamation is a wrong done by a person to anothers reputation by words, written or spoken, sign or other visible representation.Defamation is of two kinds Libel and Slander. If the statement is made in writing and published in some permanent and visible form, then the defamation is called Libel. Whereas, if the statement is made by some spoken words then the defamation is called Slander.Defamation may be a civil charge or a criminal charge under Section 499 and 500 of IPC.Section 499 Of IPC: 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 to defame that person.Section 500 of IPC: Whoever defames another shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or both.A victim, to win a lawsuit, has to prove that a false statement was made and published, and the same caused injury to the reputation of the victim. However, there are defences which can be raised such as a true statement or if it was a fair and honest comment or criticism made in public interest.Q.Two employees in an office wanted to poke fun at their colleague and began to reveal sensitive messages he had sent to other female colleagues in the office. He wished to sue them for defamation. Will he succeed?a)Yes, their publication was with the intention to injure his reputation.b)Yes, such a communication brought him great shame in his workplace.c)No, since the publication was not false but of matter that happened.d)No, since the employees only wished to poke fun and not injure his reputation.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for CLAT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for CLAT Exam by signing up for free.

Here you can find the meaning of Directions:The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Any intentional false communication, either written or spoken, that harms a persons reputation; decreases the respect, regard or confidence in which a person is held; or induces disparaging, hostile or disagreeable opinions or feelings against a person is known as defamation. Defamation is the act of making untrue statements about another which damages his/her reputation.It is a statement that injures someones reputation. Defamation is the act of saying false things in order to make people have a bad opinion of someone. Defamation may be defined as a communication to some person, other than the person defamed, of the matter which tends to lower the plaintiff in the estimation of right thinking persons or to deter them from associating or dealing with him. Defamation is a wrong done by a person to anothers reputation by words, written or spoken, sign or other visible representation.Defamation is of two kinds Libel and Slander. If the statement is made in writing and published in some permanent and visible form, then the defamation is called Libel. Whereas, if the statement is made by some spoken words then the defamation is called Slander.Defamation may be a civil charge or a criminal charge under Section 499 and 500 of IPC.Section 499 Of IPC: 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 to defame that person.Section 500 of IPC: Whoever defames another shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or both.A victim, to win a lawsuit, has to prove that a false statement was made and published, and the same caused injury to the reputation of the victim. However, there are defences which can be raised such as a true statement or if it was a fair and honest comment or criticism made in public interest.Q.Two employees in an office wanted to poke fun at their colleague and began to reveal sensitive messages he had sent to other female colleagues in the office. He wished to sue them for defamation. Will he succeed?a)Yes, their publication was with the intention to injure his reputation.b)Yes, such a communication brought him great shame in his workplace.c)No, since the publication was not false but of matter that happened.d)No, since the employees only wished to poke fun and not injure his reputation.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of Directions:The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Any intentional false communication, either written or spoken, that harms a persons reputation; decreases the respect, regard or confidence in which a person is held; or induces disparaging, hostile or disagreeable opinions or feelings against a person is known as defamation. Defamation is the act of making untrue statements about another which damages his/her reputation.It is a statement that injures someones reputation. Defamation is the act of saying false things in order to make people have a bad opinion of someone. Defamation may be defined as a communication to some person, other than the person defamed, of the matter which tends to lower the plaintiff in the estimation of right thinking persons or to deter them from associating or dealing with him. Defamation is a wrong done by a person to anothers reputation by words, written or spoken, sign or other visible representation.Defamation is of two kinds Libel and Slander. If the statement is made in writing and published in some permanent and visible form, then the defamation is called Libel. Whereas, if the statement is made by some spoken words then the defamation is called Slander.Defamation may be a civil charge or a criminal charge under Section 499 and 500 of IPC.Section 499 Of IPC: 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 to defame that person.Section 500 of IPC: Whoever defames another shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or both.A victim, to win a lawsuit, has to prove that a false statement was made and published, and the same caused injury to the reputation of the victim. However, there are defences which can be raised such as a true statement or if it was a fair and honest comment or criticism made in public interest.Q.Two employees in an office wanted to poke fun at their colleague and began to reveal sensitive messages he had sent to other female colleagues in the office. He wished to sue them for defamation. Will he succeed?a)Yes, their publication was with the intention to injure his reputation.b)Yes, such a communication brought him great shame in his workplace.c)No, since the publication was not false but of matter that happened.d)No, since the employees only wished to poke fun and not injure his reputation.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions:The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Any intentional false communication, either written or spoken, that harms a persons reputation; decreases the respect, regard or confidence in which a person is held; or induces disparaging, hostile or disagreeable opinions or feelings against a person is known as defamation. Defamation is the act of making untrue statements about another which damages his/her reputation.It is a statement that injures someones reputation. Defamation is the act of saying false things in order to make people have a bad opinion of someone. Defamation may be defined as a communication to some person, other than the person defamed, of the matter which tends to lower the plaintiff in the estimation of right thinking persons or to deter them from associating or dealing with him. Defamation is a wrong done by a person to anothers reputation by words, written or spoken, sign or other visible representation.Defamation is of two kinds Libel and Slander. If the statement is made in writing and published in some permanent and visible form, then the defamation is called Libel. Whereas, if the statement is made by some spoken words then the defamation is called Slander.Defamation may be a civil charge or a criminal charge under Section 499 and 500 of IPC.Section 499 Of IPC: 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 to defame that person.Section 500 of IPC: Whoever defames another shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or both.A victim, to win a lawsuit, has to prove that a false statement was made and published, and the same caused injury to the reputation of the victim. However, there are defences which can be raised such as a true statement or if it was a fair and honest comment or criticism made in public interest.Q.Two employees in an office wanted to poke fun at their colleague and began to reveal sensitive messages he had sent to other female colleagues in the office. He wished to sue them for defamation. Will he succeed?a)Yes, their publication was with the intention to injure his reputation.b)Yes, such a communication brought him great shame in his workplace.c)No, since the publication was not false but of matter that happened.d)No, since the employees only wished to poke fun and not injure his reputation.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Directions:The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Any intentional false communication, either written or spoken, that harms a persons reputation; decreases the respect, regard or confidence in which a person is held; or induces disparaging, hostile or disagreeable opinions or feelings against a person is known as defamation. Defamation is the act of making untrue statements about another which damages his/her reputation.It is a statement that injures someones reputation. Defamation is the act of saying false things in order to make people have a bad opinion of someone. Defamation may be defined as a communication to some person, other than the person defamed, of the matter which tends to lower the plaintiff in the estimation of right thinking persons or to deter them from associating or dealing with him. Defamation is a wrong done by a person to anothers reputation by words, written or spoken, sign or other visible representation.Defamation is of two kinds Libel and Slander. If the statement is made in writing and published in some permanent and visible form, then the defamation is called Libel. Whereas, if the statement is made by some spoken words then the defamation is called Slander.Defamation may be a civil charge or a criminal charge under Section 499 and 500 of IPC.Section 499 Of IPC: 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 to defame that person.Section 500 of IPC: Whoever defames another shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or both.A victim, to win a lawsuit, has to prove that a false statement was made and published, and the same caused injury to the reputation of the victim. However, there are defences which can be raised such as a true statement or if it was a fair and honest comment or criticism made in public interest.Q.Two employees in an office wanted to poke fun at their colleague and began to reveal sensitive messages he had sent to other female colleagues in the office. He wished to sue them for defamation. Will he succeed?a)Yes, their publication was with the intention to injure his reputation.b)Yes, such a communication brought him great shame in his workplace.c)No, since the publication was not false but of matter that happened.d)No, since the employees only wished to poke fun and not injure his reputation.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Directions:The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Any intentional false communication, either written or spoken, that harms a persons reputation; decreases the respect, regard or confidence in which a person is held; or induces disparaging, hostile or disagreeable opinions or feelings against a person is known as defamation. Defamation is the act of making untrue statements about another which damages his/her reputation.It is a statement that injures someones reputation. Defamation is the act of saying false things in order to make people have a bad opinion of someone. Defamation may be defined as a communication to some person, other than the person defamed, of the matter which tends to lower the plaintiff in the estimation of right thinking persons or to deter them from associating or dealing with him. Defamation is a wrong done by a person to anothers reputation by words, written or spoken, sign or other visible representation.Defamation is of two kinds Libel and Slander. If the statement is made in writing and published in some permanent and visible form, then the defamation is called Libel. Whereas, if the statement is made by some spoken words then the defamation is called Slander.Defamation may be a civil charge or a criminal charge under Section 499 and 500 of IPC.Section 499 Of IPC: 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 to defame that person.Section 500 of IPC: Whoever defames another shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or both.A victim, to win a lawsuit, has to prove that a false statement was made and published, and the same caused injury to the reputation of the victim. However, there are defences which can be raised such as a true statement or if it was a fair and honest comment or criticism made in public interest.Q.Two employees in an office wanted to poke fun at their colleague and began to reveal sensitive messages he had sent to other female colleagues in the office. He wished to sue them for defamation. Will he succeed?a)Yes, their publication was with the intention to injure his reputation.b)Yes, such a communication brought him great shame in his workplace.c)No, since the publication was not false but of matter that happened.d)No, since the employees only wished to poke fun and not injure his reputation.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CLAT tests.