Defamation, malice and punitive damages

shashidhar (Querist) 11 December 2013 This query is : Resolved
Dear,

If some one files a false FIR by giving wrong information to the police, what are all the legal remedies available for the falsely accused person?

How can the accused person file defamatory suit against the complainant?

Is there a possibility of getting punitive damage or exemplary damage for malicious intent in our country?

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Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Expert) 11 December 2013
come with full facts

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Dr J C Vashista (Expert) 11 December 2013
Incomplete facts, engage a local lawyer for filing case of (civil or criminal) defamation.

Devajyoti Barman (Expert) 11 December 2013
vague and looks like academic query.

R.K Nanda (Expert) 11 December 2013
chances in defamation case are very remote.

V R SHROFF (Expert) 11 December 2013
FORGET DEFAMATION : USELESS

Rajendra K Goyal (Expert) 11 December 2013
Contact local lawyer.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Expert) 11 December 2013
Yes a libel case both in criminal law and civil law is possible but the burden of proof lies on the complainant for defamation case, mere acquittal in the FIR case will not entail him to file such cases.

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