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Any intentional false communication, either written or spoken, that harms a person's 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 someone's 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 another's 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. The Chief Minister was regularly criticised by the people for his strange policies. One such journalist published very scathing remarks on his administration and policies. This article was cited by many, including the opposition, and led to a huge fall in support. Will a suit of defamation succeed against the journalist?
  • a)
    No, he made honest criticism in public interest only.
  • b)
    Yes, the article injured his reputation.
  • c)
    No, the statements he made were true.
  • d)
    Yes, the journalist published the same with the intent to injure his reputation.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
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Fair and honest comments or criticisms made in public interest are defences available against a suit for defamation. In this case, the journalist made remarks on his administration and policies, and made no false statements.
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Understanding Defamation in the Context of Criticism
In the scenario presented, the Chief Minister faces criticism from a journalist regarding his policies. To determine whether a defamation suit against the journalist would succeed, it is essential to consider the nature of the statements made and the legal principles surrounding defamation.
Key Considerations:
- Honest Criticism: The article published by the journalist contains scathing remarks about the Chief Minister's administration. However, such remarks can be categorized as honest criticism, particularly when they are based on the journalist's opinions about public policies.
- Public Interest: The criticism is made in the context of public interest, which is a significant factor in defamation cases. When statements are made regarding public figures, especially in political contexts, there is a greater allowance for critical commentary.
- Defamation Criteria: For a defamation suit to succeed, the victim (in this case, the Chief Minister) must prove that a false statement was made with the intent to harm his reputation. Here, since the statements are framed as criticism and not as falsehoods, the burden of proof is not met.
- True Statements: If the journalist's remarks are based on factual observations about the Chief Minister's policies, they cannot be deemed defamatory, as truth is a valid defense against defamation claims.
Conclusion:
Given these points, the correct answer is option 'A' - No, he made honest criticism in public interest only. The journalist's comments reflect a fair and honest critique, which falls within the acceptable bounds of free speech, especially in the political arena. Thus, a defamation suit would likely not succeed.
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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. 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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. 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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. 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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.The Chief Minister was regularly criticised by the people for his strange policies. One such journalist published very scathing remarks on his administration and policies. This article was cited by many, including the opposition, and led to a huge fall in support. Will a suit of defamation succeed against the journalist?a)No, he made honest criticism in public interest only.b)Yes, the article injured his reputation.c)No, the statements he made were true.d)Yes, the journalist published the same with the intent to injure his reputation.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?.
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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.The Chief Minister was regularly criticised by the people for his strange policies. One such journalist published very scathing remarks on his administration and policies. This article was cited by many, including the opposition, and led to a huge fall in support. Will a suit of defamation succeed against the journalist?a)No, he made honest criticism in public interest only.b)Yes, the article injured his reputation.c)No, the statements he made were true.d)Yes, the journalist published the same with the intent to injure his reputation.Correct answer is option 'A'. 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.The Chief Minister was regularly criticised by the people for his strange policies. One such journalist published very scathing remarks on his administration and policies. This article was cited by many, including the opposition, and led to a huge fall in support. Will a suit of defamation succeed against the journalist?a)No, he made honest criticism in public interest only.b)Yes, the article injured his reputation.c)No, the statements he made were true.d)Yes, the journalist published the same with the intent to injure his reputation.Correct answer is option 'A'. 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.The Chief Minister was regularly criticised by the people for his strange policies. One such journalist published very scathing remarks on his administration and policies. This article was cited by many, including the opposition, and led to a huge fall in support. Will a suit of defamation succeed against the journalist?a)No, he made honest criticism in public interest only.b)Yes, the article injured his reputation.c)No, the statements he made were true.d)Yes, the journalist published the same with the intent to injure his reputation.Correct answer is option 'A'. 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.The Chief Minister was regularly criticised by the people for his strange policies. One such journalist published very scathing remarks on his administration and policies. This article was cited by many, including the opposition, and led to a huge fall in support. Will a suit of defamation succeed against the journalist?a)No, he made honest criticism in public interest only.b)Yes, the article injured his reputation.c)No, the statements he made were true.d)Yes, the journalist published the same with the intent to injure his reputation.Correct answer is option 'A'. 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.The Chief Minister was regularly criticised by the people for his strange policies. One such journalist published very scathing remarks on his administration and policies. This article was cited by many, including the opposition, and led to a huge fall in support. Will a suit of defamation succeed against the journalist?a)No, he made honest criticism in public interest only.b)Yes, the article injured his reputation.c)No, the statements he made were true.d)Yes, the journalist published the same with the intent to injure his reputation.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CLAT tests.
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