Defamation

Ziaur Rahman (Querist) 26 July 2009 This query is : Resolved
What is the period of limitation for filing a defamation suit for compensation. Does the time start from the day when the slenderous and defamatory writing was communicated by the accused to the complainants employer or from the date when the complainant came to know about the same writing being intimated by the employer.

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A V Vishal (Expert) 26 July 2009
Zia

The limitation for compensation for slander is One year from the time the words are spoken or if the words are not actionable in themselves, when the special damage complained of results.

The cause of action in your case arises when the complainant came to know about the writing thru the employer.