Procedure to file a defamation suit against an Indian staying abroad
03-Mar-2023 (In Criminal Law)
Can I file defamation suite against an Indian Citizen staying abroad.? If yes, then how will be the procedure taking place and what are the expectancy of that person been punished duely. Will the proceedings and hearings will be done at the city where the case is filed.?
1. You file a petition before judicial magistrate court under section 156(3) cr.p.c. seeking direction to police to initiate proper legal action on your complaint.
2. You can file a private complaint under section 500 IPC before the concernd judicial magistrate court. Time limit is two years.
3. Claiming compensation for the damages shall be under civil defamation suit. The court fee differs from one state to aother, you may enquire about it locally.
2. You can file a private complaint under section 500 IPC before the concernd judicial magistrate court. Time limit is two years.
3. Claiming compensation for the damages shall be under civil defamation suit. The court fee differs from one state to aother, you may enquire about it locally.
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