Ind. Code § 34-15-1-2 : CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE — CAUSES OF ACTION: DECLARATORY JUDGMENT — UNIFORM DECLARATORY JUDGMENT ACT —15-1-2 - Truth; mitigating circumstances; evidence TEXT PDF In an action for libel or slander, the defendant may allege: (1) the truth of the matter charged as defamatory; and (2) mitigating circumstances to reduce the damages; and give either or both in evidence. IC 34-15-1-2 Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-5-2. As added by P.L. 1-1998, SEC.10.