Which of the following is defamation ........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Defamation

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Which of . the following is defamation:

X says, "Y is an honest man, he never stole Z's watch, intending to cause it to be believed that Y did steal Z's watch.

X is asked, "who stole Z's watch? "X points to Y.

X draws a picture of Y running away with Z's watch

All of the above.

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Explanation:

Under section 99 IPC, Defamation is publication of a statement without justification or excuse of what which is calculated to injure the reputation .of another, tending to bring him to hatred, ridicule or contempt in the estimate of right thinking members of the society. The definition of the offence contains three important elements, viz - ('l) the person . (i4) his reputation (1i1)the harm to reputation of the person with necessary mens rca, and subject. to exception 1-10 of 499. Thus if the above statements are made without justification or excuse it can amount to defamation.