Defamation
shashidhar
(Querist) 21 October 2013
This query is : Resolved
how to file a defamation law suit.
can i ask for punitive damages from the respondent for false allegations and criminal intimidation.
ABDUL RAZIQUE
(Expert) 21 October 2013
if you are lawyer then contact senior and not then contact with a local lawyer.
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 21 October 2013
Engage a local lawyer who shall issue legal notice to the respondent prior to initiation of civil as well as criminal defamation proceeding.
R.K Nanda
(Expert) 22 October 2013
consult lawyer personally.
Ms.Nirmala P.Rao
(Expert) 22 October 2013
Yes! you can file civil slander and libel tort claims and seek damages as well in a civil court as well as criminal cases of criminal defamation, intimidation and compensation etc in a Criminal court etc and pursue them simultaneously,. If you wish to thank me for this reply- please click the thank you button on my profile.
ajay sethi
(Expert) 22 October 2013
we dont reply to academic queries . advisable to engage a lawyer for drafting and for filing . before filing suit issue legal notice .
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 22 October 2013
Contact local lawyer for both civil suit as well criminal complaint