Libel and slander

Shreya Kundu (Querist) 13 October 2009 This query is : Resolved
What is , if any, the difference between libel and slander ?

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adv. rajeev ( rajoo ) (Expert) 14 October 2009
Dear Shreya,
Libel : Written and Published or broadcast statement whichg damages someone's character in permanent form.
Slander: untrue spoken statements which damages soneone's character.
For the above said statements defamation can be filed.

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Adinath@Avinash Patil (Expert) 14 October 2009
RAJEEV IS ABSOULTLY RIGHT.

Sachin Bhatia (Expert) 14 October 2009
Libel & Slander are two torts that involve the communication of false information about a person, a group, or an entity such as a corporation.

Libel is any Defamation that can be seen, such as a writing, printing, effigy, movie, or statue.

Slander is any defamation that is spoken and heard.

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