Defamation and lower the reputation of my father by posting a misinfo

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Defamation and lower the reputation of my father by posting a misinfo

18-Jan-2024 (In Criminal Law)

Some days ago my father was arrested on case of counterfiet money so the article of that was published on some newspapers that was true but after two days an article of in one newspaper is completly incorrect that news was differnt about murder and uses my fathers pic in cover image on newspaper as well as posted on their social media app when i email them about that they deleted my father pic from that news that the murder case was true but instead of real accused my fathers photo was printed

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Advocate Bhawana Pandey LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2024-01-18T10:30:35+05:30

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This is sheer case of negligence however causing harm to the reputation of your father. He can sue them for damages on the ground of defamation. At the outset legal notice is required to be sent. For any further discussion feel free to contact Thanks

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Advocate Puneet Srivastava LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2024-01-18T11:52:14+05:30

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Dear Sir/ Madam Indeed, your father is a victim of defamation specifically libel, i.e., defamation by publication. Your father has the right to sue that newspaper for civil as well as criminal defamation in the court of law and get that editor/ publisher face jail time and make him pay the compensation for maligning his reputation as such. You may consult me in that regard.

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Advocate Sujeet Notwal LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2024-01-18T12:55:12+05:30

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Yes, you can proceed with civil as well as criminal defamation cases against the newspaper agency without any further delay on your part. As the newspapers already reached masses and people have already made opinions about that news and picture. Hence, the newspaper agency is liable for the damage of identity of your father as well as his family amongst the society members at large.

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Advocate Kunal Seth LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2024-01-18T13:02:21+05:30

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file a case of criminal defamation against the publisher for wrongfully posting your father's picture. a case of civil defamation can also be filed for claiming damages for the same. should you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

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