Discussion
Which of the following statement is true ?
1. Under English Law Libel is actionable per-se.
2. Under Indian Law ‘Libel’ as well as Slander are actionable per-se.
3. Under English Law, only ‘Libel’ is a crime.
4. Under Indian Law both ‘Libel’ and ‘Slander’ are crime.
Answer: B
All four statements are correct on the key. In English law libel, the written form of defamation, is actionable per se, without proof of special damage, while slander usually needs special damage. In Indian law both libel and slander are actionable per se. In English law only libel can be a crime, and in India defamation under section 499 of the Penal Code covers both words spoken and written, so both libel and slander are crimes. So all four are correct. The answer is that 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct.
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