Question

Principle: Whoever by words or writing conveys to others any imputation concerning any person's reputation is said to defame that person.
Facts: During a marriage ceremony, 'A' circulated a pamphlet saying that 'S', sister of the bride, is a thief, she has stolen the shoes of the bridegroom.

• A. 'A' has defamed the bridegroom
• B. 'A' defamed the bride
• C. 'A' has defamed 'S'
• D. 'A' did not defame 'S' as he never intended it

Answer 1

The correct option is C 'A' has defamed 'S'

A has defamed S as , he intentionally tried to affect the reputation and respect of S in the society by the means of distribution pamphlets by his name . In this case , as thief . It's totally offensive . Defamation is elaborated in section 499 of IPC . A is liable for the punishment as of simple imprisonment for a short period of time . Defamation is the general term for a lawful case including damage to one's character brought about by a wrong statement of truth and incorporates both defamation and criticism .