Defame on social site

Dinesh Singh (Querist) 11 October 2021 This query is : Resolved
WHAT IS THE COURSE OF ACTION IF SOMEBODY IS DEFAMING YOU ON SOCIAL SITE

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Advocate Bhartesh goyal (Expert) 11 October 2021
You can file civil suit for damages or can file criminal case u/Sec 499 &501 IPC against that person.

K Rajasekharan (Expert) 11 October 2021
My write up on defamation, which may give you a broad picture of it, is available at https://lawwatch.in/defamation-law-its-ingredients/

P. Venu (Expert) 12 October 2021
What are the facts? What is the context?

Dr J C Vashista (Expert) 12 October 2021
File a suit for compensation for damages due to defamation (civil / tortuous)
and
A complaint under section 400 / 500 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 for defamation.
Seek professional services of a local prudent lawyer for proper advise and proceeding.