It often starts with just one sentence — but the damage spreads like wildfire. Defamation isn’t just “talking behind someone’s back.” It can cost a person their job, reputation, and dignity. If you’re not sure it’s true, silence isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom. Don’t be the reason someone breaks.
Don’t Speak If You Don’t Know
Many think they’re “sharing the truth.” But when checked — it’s hearsay, assumptions, or “I just heard.” The law doesn’t deal in feelings. Section 499 of the Penal Code is clear: defamation is still defamation, even without intent.
Think before you speak. Verify before you share.
One Post Can Ruin A Name
One click and thousands see it. But once someone’s reputation is destroyed, there’s no ‘undo.’ Today, defamation isn’t just in newspapers — a caption, a comment, or a story can be enough for a lawsuit. Don’t create content that destroys others.
You Forward It, You’re Responsible
“I just forwarded it.” Under the law, even forwarding can count as publishing defamation. Meaning — you share it, you own it. Sometimes it’s not the writer who gets sued… it’s the sender. Before you hit send, think of the damage.
Defamation Isn’t Correction, It’s Sin
There’s a difference between correcting and humiliating. If you truly want to help, correct privately — not publicly. When the intent is to shame, that’s no longer truth — that’s cruelty. Defamation isn’t freedom of speech; it’s a weapon without blood. Stop normalising public humiliation.
When Defamation Comes From Someone Close
The worst pain isn’t from strangers, but from those who once sat at your table. When insiders expose your weaknesses and twist half-truths, it cuts deep. But remember — every lie can be proven false in court. You can protect your name legally.
Fight Defamation The Legal Way
Silence doesn’t mean defeat. Sometimes you stay quiet because the law is on your side. If your reputation is harmed, don’t hesitate: file a report, send a legal notice, take it to court. Truth may take time — but it always wins. Fight lies with law, not drama.
