What is Defamation?

Our topic for today is DEFAMATION. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Background 3:16 Defences 5:00 Libel, Slander, and Social Media 6:36 Remedies 8:11 Outro mylawyering.substack.com : Libel and Slander REFERENCES: Definition of Libel: Martin L. Newell, The Law of Defamation, Libel and Slander in Civil and Criminal Cases 43 (1890) Definition of Slander: Cambridge Dictionary History of Defamation: See Roffer, Michael. The Law Book. New York, Sterling Publishing Company, 2015, p. 218, p.324 Justice Holmes Quote: Schenck v. United States, 249 U.S. 47 (1919) Defamation in India: See Ratanlal & Dhirajlal, The Law of Torts (28th edition, 2019) , and MEITy Intermediary Guidelines Also see defamation as per Wex|US LAW|LII Defences to Defamation: Indian Legal Solution website and Mokal, Law of Torts Cyber Defamation: See Telengana Today: All you need to know about Cyber Defamation. New videos every other Friday! Next one on 8th May. Disclaimer: All content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.