given date, is a relevant fact. (n) A sues B for a libel expressed in a painted caricature exposed in a shop window. The question ... similarity of the caricature and its libellous character. The remarks of a crowd of spectators on these points may be proved
alleged will may be relevant facts. (b) A sues B for a libel imputing disgraceful conduct to A; B affirms that the matter alleged ... libelous is true. The position and relations of the parties at the time when the libel was published may be relevant facts as introductory
been present at all of them. (c) A sues B for a libel contained in a letter forming part of a correspondence. Letters between ... parties relating to the subject out of which the libel arose, and forming part of the correspondence in which it is contained, are relevant facts
valuable security, commits “extortion”. Illustrations (a) A threatens to publish a defamatory libel concerning Z unless Z gives him money. He thus induces
this Act. Illustrations (a) A and B separately sue C for a libel which reflects upon each of them. C in each case says that ... matter alleged to be libellous is true, and the circumstances are such that it is probably true in each case, or in neither. A obtains
administration under the decree of the Court; (q) suits for compensation for libel, slander, malicious prosecution, adultery or breach of promise of marriage; (r) suits
individual accused did not arise.
[457G-H; 458B]
English decisions dealing with libel, held not applicable on
all fours.[457A-B]
Sarat Chandra ... Daphtary
referred us to certain English decisions governing the law
of Libel and he also invited our attention to certain
decisions of the High Courts
used or the facts relied on by the defendant, in the impugned libel or
defamatory statement, are false. He relies, for this purpose ... Court had, there, held that Courts
have jurisdiction in an action of libel or slander to restrain by injunction either before or at the
trial
application appellant no.1 has denied that there are any defamatory or libellous statements against the respondent. Appellant no.1 further owed ... court is satisfied that the words complained of are prima facie libellous and untrue, it will refuse interlocutory injunction where the plaintiff has been dilatory
appeals, by the plaintiffs, arise out of an action for damages for libel by the defendant.
2. The suit was partly decreed by the first ... relating to an action tor defamation, with particular reference to libel.
12. Speaking generally, every man is entitled to his good name
