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Understanding Defamation: Libel and Slander Explained

Defamation refers to any statement that damages another's reputation. Libel is a false written statement that defames another, while slander is a spoken false statement. Jeff Bezos was sued for defamation by his girlfriend's brother for alleging he leaked intimate photos to the press. Arvind Kejriwal faces 8 defamation cases in Indian politics for allegedly making false and derogatory remarks against opponents. MJ Akbar also filed a defamation suit against a journalist who accused him of sexual harassment.

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Understanding Defamation: Libel and Slander Explained

Defamation refers to any statement that damages another's reputation. Libel is a false written statement that defames another, while slander is a spoken false statement. Jeff Bezos was sued for defamation by his girlfriend's brother for alleging he leaked intimate photos to the press. Arvind Kejriwal faces 8 defamation cases in Indian politics for allegedly making false and derogatory remarks against opponents. MJ Akbar also filed a defamation suit against a journalist who accused him of sexual harassment.

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MRUNALI MAHENDRA MORE

T.Y. BMS B 184


CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATION
WHAT IS DEFAMATION ?

• Defamation is any statement that damages the


reputation of another individual or party. Laws
governing defamation cases aim to
compensate those whose character has been
damaged due to false or malicious statements.
WHAT IS LIBEL ?

• Libel is a false statement published through writing,


pictures, or cartoons, defaming another individual’s
reputation. Publication of these statements can come
through major media outlets, such as newspapers or
magazines. Libelous statements can also be made
online through social media platforms, review sites,
etc.
WHAT IS SLANDER ?

• Slander is similar to libel, but instead of writing, it is


a spoken false statement. Compared to libel, slander
is considered more temporary, since it is not
published.
JEFF BEZOS’ GIRLFRIEND’S BROTHER FILES
DEFAMATION CASE AGAINST HIM
• The world’s richest man defamed him by saying that he leaked
intimate photos and texts to the National Enquirer.
• Michael Sanchez claimed he suffered substantial harm as a result of
Jeff Bezos’ allegations, including an FBI raid at his residence in front
of neighbours.
ARVIND KEJRIWAL: SLANDER MAN OF INDIAN
POLITICS NOW HAS 8 DEFAMATION CASES AGAINST
HIM
• FIRST DEFAMATION CASE AGAINST KEJRIWAL
• First defamation case against Arvind Kejriwal was filed by Pawan Khera –
the then political secretary to Delhi Chief Minister in 2013.
• Sheila Dikshit’s political secretary took Kejriwal to court over his alleged
‘derogatory remarks’ over power tariff hike during protests in October
2012. Pawan Khera accused Arvind Kejriwal of using “false and filthy”
language against Sheila Dikshit in a television show.
• On Pawan Khera’s petition, Karkardooma court issues summons to
Arvind Kejriwal in 2013. Kejriwal had refused to seek bail in this case.
MJ AKBAR’S DEFAMATION SUIT AGAINST
PRIYA RAMANI MAY
• Defamation case he has filed against senior journalist Priya Ramani, who
was the first to accuse him of sexual harassment on social media.
• In 2011, an unprecedented Rs 100-crore defamation suit was filed against
a news channel filed by former Supreme Court judge Justice PB Sawant
after his image was flashed on TV for a story not related to the judge.
Reports had then suggested that his battle was not for money, but media
ethics

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