Tresspassing
Daljit Singh Mann
(Querist) 09 May 2015
This query is : Resolved
A dispossessed B from a piece of land on forcibly by threatening him to kill as A was lass with arms. On the same day, after this act, A released a statement to Press/ Reporters of News papers that district court has passed an order in his (A) favour to make this possession. After two days B approached the High Court and High Court passed an order and directed the Deputy Commissioner to maintain law and order and also directed to take action for restoration of possession of B. B is now in possession of such land with help of district police and administration. Now my question is whether the act of suffering false statement to press/ newspapers by A is punishable under the IPC or any other act or not.
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 09 May 2015
Yes, B can bring defamation charges against A.
Kumar Doab
(Expert) 09 May 2015
Agreed with Mr.Barman.
The press notes released by A, recording of the press conference should be with newspaper/reporter. If that is available with B it is still better.
