Defamation

Defamation has been defined as " the unconsented and unprivileged" of a false and malicious statement which tends to Enjure one's, character, fame or reputation". Slander is a kind of oral defamation, whereas a libel is a kind of written defamation. In a defamation suit, truth is always considered as a defence but there are exceptions too. Similarly, some false statements may be either absolutely privileged or conditionally privileged. It is so because the words "Publication" and Privileged" have important legal significance. The legality of these words must be clearly understood.