Blabber Baba 16 April 2024

Civil defamation suit

In India, under which provision of Code of Civil procedure (1908) is a civil suit for defamation seeking damages and compensation filed? Can anyone please mention the Section or Order of Civil procedure Code applicable for civil defamation suit?

Can a plaintiff claim damages in defamation civil suit based on his annual income?

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Mr. Sumitra kumar (Advocate) 16 April 2024

See Section 19 of The code of civil procedure 1908. Also see illustrations there.

Thank you.

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T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 16 April 2024

A person can bring a criminal case against someone who has damaged their reputation, or they can file a civil lawsuit. Section 19 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (CPC) permits the filing of a civil suit for any civil wrong committed against an individual.