Mere Filing of Complaints, Even if Later Found False, Does Not Constitute Defamation: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has clarified an important legal principle relating to the offence of defamation under the Indian Penal Code. The Court held that mere filing of complaints, even if such complaints are later found to be false, does not automatically amount to defamation. The ruling explains that criminal defamation requires a clear intention to harm reputation or knowledge that the act would harm reputation. Bench and Judge The…