Question

Principle: Whoever by words or writing conveys to others any imputation concerning any person's reputation is said to defame that person.
Facts: During a marriage ceremony, 'A' circulated a pamphlet saying that 'S', sister of the bride, is a thief, she has stolen the shoes of the bridegroom.

• A. 'A' has defamed the bridegroom.
• B. 'A' defamed the bride.
• C. 'A' has defamed 'S'.
• D. 'A' did not defame 'S' as he never intended it.

Hint:

Defamation occurs when false information is spread about someone, regardless of intent.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The principle states that defamation occurs when someone conveys an imputation about another person that lowers their reputation. Here, 'A' spread a false accusation about 'S', which qualifies as defamation.


Option (A) 'A' has defamed the bridegroom: This is incorrect. The defamatory statement was about 'S', not the bridegroom.

Option (B) 'A' defamed the bride: This is incorrect. The pamphlet concerned 'S', not the bride.

Option (D) 'A' did not defame 'S' as he never intended it: This is incorrect. Even if 'A' did not intend it, the action still qualifies as defamation.