Consider the following statements regarding the defamation:  

Consider the following statements regarding the defamation:  

1. The statement must be defamatory

2. The statement must refer to the plaintiff

3. The statement must be made with malicious intentions 

4. The statement must be false

Which of these statements are correct?

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 3 and 4

(C) 1, 2 and 4

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Ans: (C)

Explanation: –

Defamation occurs when a false statement harms someone’s reputation. For a statement to qualify as defamatory:

  1. It must be defamatory, meaning it damages the individual’s reputation.
  2. It must specifically refer to the plaintiff, either directly or indirectly.
  3. Malicious intent is not always necessary for defamation but can affect legal consequences.
  4. The statement must be false; truth is a defense against defamation claims.

Thus, statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct in defining this.

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