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Law · Q1832

Indian Penal Code

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 1832

Q1832

Consider the following statements: For defamation the plaintiff has to prove that the imputation is false and malicious. In this context malicious means 1. With evil motive 2. Without just cause 3. A factor relevant in assessment of damages 4. An irrelevant plea of defamation Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.
With evil motive and without just cause only
Answer
B.
Without just cause, a factor relevant in assessment of damages and an irrelevant plea of defamation
C.
Without just cause only
D.
Without just cause and a factor relevant in assessment of damages only

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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