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Law · Q264

Law Of Torts

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 264

Q264

A, without any provocation, makes a false statement in a gathering that B is suffering from AIDS. Here A is:

A.
Not liable because there is no defamation
B.
Not liable because defence of privilege is available to him
C.
Liable because it is a slander actionable per se
Answer
D.
Liable because the statement has been made in B's presence

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
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