COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

Detailed explanation-1: -Any false and unprivileged statement published or spoken deliberately, intentionally, knowingly with the intention to damage someone’s reputation is defamation. A man’s reputation is treated as his property and such damage are punishable by law. It could be written or verbal.

Detailed explanation-2: -Libel and slander are both types of defamation. Libel is an untrue defamatory statement that is made in writing. Slander is an untrue defamatory statement that is spoken orally. The difference between defamation and slander is that a defamatory statement can be made in any medium.

Detailed explanation-3: -Defamation of character is not a crime. A person will not go to jail. However, it is a “tort” or civil wrong. This means that if a person/organization makes defamatory statements, the person affected may seek compensation for their damages as a result of the defamation, through a personal injury lawsuit.

Detailed explanation-4: -Falsely stating that someone is incompetent at their job, which could cause the person to lose their job or be viewed with contempt or ridicule. Filing a false sexual harassment complaint against a coworker, which could lead to any of the conditions for defamation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Section 499 defines defamation and Section 500 prescribes the punishment. Defamation is defined as spoken or written words or visible representations, concerning any person intended to harm his/her reputation.