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Defamation Laws in India: Balancing Freedom of Speech and Protection of Reputation

Published on 16th January 2025 Authored By: Banshika Gupta DAVV University, Indore (M.P.)   Abstract “The right to free speech cannot mean that a person can defame another with impunity. The law of defamation strikes a balance between the right to free speech and the right to reputation.”[1]  – Justice A.K. Sikri In India, the […]

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Defamation Laws

DEFAMATION LAWS IN INDIA: BALANCING FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND PROTECTION OF REPUTATION

Published on 15th January2025 Authored By: Ruchira Deb Techno India University, Kolkata ABSTRACT Defamation Laws in India play a crucial role in protecting one’s reputation along with that, the Constitution of India allows every citizen the Freedom of Speech. In a world where information travels at lightning speed, the balance between freedom of speech and

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Defamation Laws in India: Navigating the Tension Between Free Speech and Reputation Rights

Published on 14th January 2025 Authored By: Nikita Rai Galgotias University   Introduction As a legal concept, defamation captures the subtle relationship between freedom of speech and expression and the right to reputation rights that are fundamental to any democratic society. The freedom of speech and expression in India is guaranteed by Article 19(1)(a)[1] of

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