Civil defamation is not recognised in India
Consider the following statements about Defamation in India, in light of recent Supreme Court Judgment. 1 Defamation in India is both a civil and a criminal offence. 2. It is an offence under Article 21 which includes the right to reputation. 3. The right to freedom of speech is restricted under defamation law. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?