📘 Law of Defamation & Malicious Prosecution – 2023 Edition
✒️ Author: Yogesh V. Nayyar
🌐 Language: English
🏢 Publisher: Whitesmann Publishing Co.
Overview
This authoritative treatise offers a comprehensive study of defamation law and the doctrine of malicious prosecution, providing readers with a deep understanding of how the Indian legal system protects reputation while balancing freedom of speech. Drawing on rich case law and statutory analysis, the book is a practical guide for lawyers, judges, scholars, and media professionals.
Key Features
Foundational Principles – Explains the essential elements of civil and criminal defamation, including libel and slander, and the rights of individuals to protect their reputation.
Malicious Prosecution Explored – Details the legal requirements to establish a claim, including absence of reasonable cause and malice, supported by illustrative judgments.
Case Law & Precedents – Analyses significant Supreme Court and High Court decisions shaping modern defamation and malicious prosecution jurisprudence.
Intersection with Free Speech – Evaluates the constitutional right to free expression under Article 19(1)(a) and the permissible restrictions safeguarding reputation.
Emerging Issues – Discusses defamation in the digital age, including social media, cyber-libel, and online harassment.
Practical Guidance – Offers litigation strategies, evidentiary considerations, and defences such as truth, fair comment, and privilege.
Ideal For
Advocates & Litigators seeking clear guidance on drafting and defending defamation or malicious prosecution suits.
Judicial Officers & Legal Scholars analyzing the evolving balance between reputation and free speech.
Media Professionals & Journalists understanding legal limits on reporting and commentary.
Students & Academics exploring tort law, constitutional rights, and media law.
Edition Note
The 2023 edition reflects the latest legislative amendments and judicial developments, making it an indispensable reference for understanding the protection of reputation and remedies against wrongful prosecution in contemporary India.
