Whether case of defamation is maintainable..??

Raman (Querist) 13 March 2012 This query is : Resolved
"A" files RTI for seeking information from bank on general queries. The bank "B" didnot respond A wnt to CIC, which imposes penalty on B. The B conspired with third parties "C" and leaked RTI Applications of A and obtain defamatory letters from C. B files the writ petition against A and annexed letters of C in order to tarnish image of A.But was dismissed by High Court. Now what remedies are available to A?
1 Whether A can sue B as well as C on the grounds of defamation,conspiracy, intrusion of privacy, since the letters are communicated between B & C?
2 Whether A can file the suit before High Court or before civil court?
3 Whether writ petition is maintainable against Bank B as it there is intrusion of privacy by the B by leaking his letters??

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Raj Kumar Makkad (Expert) 14 March 2012
No alleged case is made out either against B or C.

Adv.R.P.Chugh (Expert) 14 March 2012
The outsourcing of your letters/RTI applications to a 3rd person C is definitely a violation of your right to privacy, but alas, no criminal liability can be imposed on them, though you can seek damages.

Advocate Rajkumarlaxman (Expert) 14 March 2012
you can go for suit for damages. under defamation

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