Principle Whoever by words or writing conveys to others any imputation concerning any person 39 s re...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Others

Principle: Whoever by words or writing conveys to others any imputation concerning any person's reputation is said to defame that person.

Facts: During a marriage ceremony, 'A' circulated a pamphlet saying that 'S', sister of the bride, is a thief, she has stolen the shoes of the bridegroom.

'A' has defamed the bridegroom.

'A' defamed the bride.

'A' has defamed 'S'.

'A' did not defame 'S' as he never intended it.

Explanation:

A’s act of pamphlet circulation imputing the reputation of the bride’s sister. A alleges that S, that is, the bride’s sister is a thief, leads to publication, which is the core ingredient of defamation. 'A' has defamed 'S'.