Are blogs liable for defamation?

A skilled intellectual property attorney can advise you on the merits of your specific case, but in general, bloggers can be held liable for what they publish online. While different states have different definitions of libel, publishing a statement that damages a reputation is not enough to maintain a lawsuit.

Is defamation a criminal Offence?

Defamation is an offence under both the civil and criminal law. In civil law, defamation is punishable under the Law of Torts by imposing punishment in the form of damages to be awarded to the claimant. Under the Criminal law, Defamation is a bailable, non-cognizable offence and compoundable offence.

What is the difference between defamation and slander?

Libel is a written defamatory statement, and slander is an oral defamatory statement. Read on to learn more about the key elements of a defamation claim. (More: Get the Basics on Defamation Law .)

When is a defamatory statement made on social media?

When a potentially defamatory statement is made online or through social media — such as via Facebook or Linkedin — that involves the written (or “posted”) word, and so it is considered libel. In this article, we’ll discuss key legal issues related to online defamation, and we’ll look at some real-life examples.

Who are the Libelers and defamers on social media?

Some common names for persons who have libeled and slandered persons on social media include: Defamers – the overarching and general term for persons who communicate or publish defamatory statements on social media websites and applications. Libelers – persons who publish a written defamatory statement (s) on a social media website or application.

Can a public figure be held liable for defamation?

If the person defamed was a public figure, the person making the defamatory statement can only be held liable for defamation if he/she knew that the statement was false or if he/she acted with reckless disregard as to the truth or falsity of the statement.

Generally, defamation is a knowingly false statement of fact that is damaging to the reputation of a person or business. There are two types of defamation: spoken (slander) and written (libel).

When does a person make a slanderous statement?

If an individual makes a slanderous statement when he/she reasonably believes that there is no one around to hear it and the statement is overheard by a third party then it is not slander. The same applies to communications with the subject of slander.

What are the different types of defamation of character?

There are generally two types of defamation: slander and libel. Slander is a spoken false statement about you. Libel is a written false statement about you and can appear in print, emails, social sites, photographs, videos, or other type of publication.