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

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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

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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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THE ROLE OF MEDIA IN DEFAMATION

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Published On: 13th January, 2025 Authored by: Mayuri Mayee Singh SOA National Institute of Law INTRODUCTION Social media, which most people do not know, has increased cases of defamation across the globe to great extents. Changes in media landscapes are showing changes in the potential to do reputational harm. It is very crucial for journalists

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

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Published On: 28th December, 2024 Authored By: Aliza Akram Khan R.P.S LAW COLLEGE, PATNA Abstract This article examines defamation laws in India. It covers how defamation laws balance between freedom of speech and protecting the reputation of individuals. It discussed landmark judgements that have interpreted defamation and provided justice to the individual. It also suggested

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Defamation: Understanding the Basics and Protecting Your Reputation

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Authored By- Aayan Ali Ahmad Instagram Linkedin Image Source- Vecteezy.com Introduction A legal term known as defamation refers to the spreading of untrue information that damages the reputation of a person, organization, or company. Defamation is also defined under Section 499 of Indian Penal Code, 1860. The Indian Penal Code, 1860 Section 500 lays out the punishments for

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