My friends and I are sharing a rented flat in Ahmedabad. One of my roommates is my friend, and the other is my company owner. For the past couple of weeks, some female friends have been staying with us due to an office wedding. A guy in our building is spreading rumors about “prostitution” happening in our flat. Can I file a legal case against him for this false accusation?

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Law Forum › Category: Landlord / Tenant › My friends and I are sharing a rented flat in Ahmedabad. One of my roommates is my friend, and the other is my company owner. For the past couple of weeks, some female friends have been staying with us due to an office wedding. A guy in our building is spreading rumors about “prostitution” happening in our flat. Can I file a legal case against him for this false accusation?
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Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago

My friends and I are sharing a rented flat in Ahmedabad. One of my roommates is my friend, and the other is my company owner. For the past couple of weeks, some female friends have been staying with us due to an office wedding. A guy in our building is spreading rumors about “prostitution” happening in our flat. Can I file a legal case against him for this false accusation?

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago

Yes, you can file a legal case against the individual spreading false rumors. In India, defamation is a criminal offense under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code. You can file a complaint with the police or a civil lawsuit for damages. It is important to gather evidence to support your claim, such as witness statements or recordings.

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