After winning my case in the consumer forum and getting the judgment published in major newspapers, the other party sent me an email claiming I bribed the media to defame them. This is completely false. I haven’t paid any money and even spoke to the newspaper official to confirm. Can I file a case against them? If so, which section and court should I approach? Or can I file a case in the state commission consumer forum?

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Law Forum › Category: Consumer Court › After winning my case in the consumer forum and getting the judgment published in major newspapers, the other party sent me an email claiming I bribed the media to defame them. This is completely false. I haven’t paid any money and even spoke to the newspaper official to confirm. Can I file a case against them? If so, which section and court should I approach? Or can I file a case in the state commission consumer forum?
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Apni Law Staff asked 7 months ago

After winning my case in the consumer forum and getting the judgment published in major newspapers, the other party sent me an email claiming I bribed the media to defame them. This is completely false. I haven’t paid any money and even spoke to the newspaper official to confirm. Can I file a case against them? If so, which section and court should I approach? Or can I file a case in the state commission consumer forum?

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Apni Law Staff answered 7 months ago

Yes, you can file a case against them for defamation under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code. You can approach the appropriate court of jurisdiction, which will depend on the location of the other party and the nature of the case. You can also explore filing a complaint with the State Commission Consumer Forum to address the issue.

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