CLAT 2016 Question Paper with answer key for online practice

Question : 105 of 200

Marks: +1, -0

Principle: Defamation is the publication of a statement which tends to lower reputation of a person in the estimation of other members of the society generally. Facts: 'A' writes a highly offensive and derogatory letter about 'B', and sends it directly to 'B' in a sealed cover.

'A' is liable to 'B' for defamation, as the letter is highly offensive and derogatory and is directly sent to 'B'.
A' is not liable to 'B' for defamation, since there is no publication to any other person in whose estimation the reputation of 'B' could be brou ght down.
'A' is liable to 'B' for defamation, as the letter is highly offensive a nd derogatory.
Q.125 Principle: Defamation is the publication of a statement which tends to lower reputation of a person in the estimation of other members of the society generally. Facts: 'A' writes a highly offensive and derogatory letter about 'B', and sends it directly to 'B' in a sealed cover. Ans. 1. 'A' is liable to 'B' for defamation, as the letter is highly offensive and derogatory and is directly sent to 'B'. 2. A' is not liable to 'B' for defamation, since there is no publication to any other person in whose estimation the reputation of 'B' could be brou ght down. 3. 'A' is liable to 'B' for defamation, as the letter is highly offensive a nd derogatory. 4. 'A' is liable to 'B' for defamation, as it has hurt his (B's) self-estee m.

Validate

Go to Question:

Prev Question

Next Question