Section 499 of ipc

When soem one speaks out derogatory words for a person in writing then his reputationis harmed or not?

When he has given something in writing in the Court then is it NOT harming teh reputation?

Reputation is harmed when something is addressed to the public. Public is referred as audience or reader.Petition contain allegations which are heard in a court...If one charges someone for rape, the petition will not form a part of defamation. But if the allegations are publicised and the charges are proved false, then it will amount to defamation....