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Calling a person 'corrupt' is defamatory: Himachal HC

IndiaTimes Monday, 22 January 2024
Himachal Pradesh high court questions trial court's dismissal of defamation charge filed by Congress minister Jagat Singh Negi against BJP's Surat Singh Negi for corruption allegations. Justice Rakesh Kainthla states that branding someone "corrupt" is defamatory and cannot be justified as freedom of speech.
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