...defamation and a tentative court fee was affixed. The quantum of damages to the extent of Rs. 10.00 lacs has been mentioned in the plaint but the court fee has been affixed only tentatively for the purpose...filed the suit for recovery of damages of an amount of Rs. 10.00 lacs but has not affixed the ad valorem court fee. Learned trial court after considering the facts of the case came to a conclusion that...conclusion that since it is a for recovery of damages for defaming the plaintiff, damages cannot be assessed by the plaintiff it has to be determined by the court. In these circumstances, learned trial...

...really was not on this point but turned more on the quantum of calculation of damages. It was said that where a person first prosecuted the defendant for defamation in a criminal Court was convicted and...consideration the fine paid in assessing the quantum of damages for defamation under the express mandate of Section 545 of the Cr PC.23. Naturally there are certain obvious common f...27th July, 1965. The Solicitor's notice for the Civil suit for damages for defamation was issued on the 16th August, 1965. No reply to the Solicitor's letter of demand was given by the petitioners...

...determine the quantum of damages in a suit for defamation and the same cannot be measured in terms of money but awarding of Rs.1,00,000/- is on the higher side. 8...conclusion that there is no criteria to - 12 - determine the quantum of amount to be awarded, the damages in a suit for defamation, ...appellant would vehemently contend that while assessing the damages, there is no criteria to determine - 10 - the quantum of...

...recognized the apology as a relevant factor in fixing up the intensity of liability and quantum of damages, especially in cases of Defamation. The law attempts to fulfil the aim of protec...by the plaintiff, the court may consider it as a factor to reduce the quantum of damages. There are, however, a number of defences, which a defendant can raise in response to an action in defamation. The...allowing an action to be brought against the publisher of a defamatory statement. There are, however, a number of defences, to an action in defamation. In this way, every citizen's right to free...

...of liability and quantum of damages, especially in cases of Defamation. The law attempts to fulfil the aim of protecting reputation by allowing an action to be brought against the publish...the quantum of damages. There are, however, a number of defences, which a defendant can raise in response to an action in defamation. The law of defamation, however, does not recognise de...defamatory statement. There are, however, a number of defences, to an action in defamation. In this way, every citizen's right to free expression is vindicated. Along with the main defences to defamation...

...suit also.14. The counsel for the defendants/applicants states that a decree would not follow in this suit inasmuch as the question of whether the defamation of Mr. Yogesh Chander Deveshwar found in Calcutta ...Hotels Ltd. have instituted this suit against ABP Private Limited, Shri Aveek Sarkar and Shri Bijit Kumar Basu for recovery of damages/compensation for defamation and for a direction to the defendants to...institution of this suit, having instituted a suit in the High Court of Calcutta against the same three defendants as in this suit, for recovery of damages/compensation for defamation from the same news...

....34. The quantum of damages requires consideration. In answer to questions 251 to 254 the witness of the plaintiffs has stated that the plaintiffs are loss making companies. The plaintiffs have not ...the claim of quantum on account of general damages, the plaintiffs are not entitled to any relief.17. The result of the second, third and fourth issues would depend upon the answer to...plaintiffs contend that, the quantum of general damages need not be established.35. The plaintiffs have been defamed as to their way of business. They are, therefore, entitled to...

...Rajiv Sahai Endlaw, J.:— The plaintiff claims Rs 25 lacs as damages for defamation by the libelous article written and published by the defendants in their magazine “Opportunities Today” of...magazine defaming a resident of Delhi, give jurisdiction, in an action for damages for defamation, at Delhi or the plaintiff will have to rush to Mumbai to sue the defendants.17. The wrong....23. In Morgan v. Qdhams Press Ltd. (1971) 1 WLR 1239, which also related to claim of damages for defamation of unnamed plaintiff, six witnesses were examined and who deposed...

...article published by the defendant in his weekly magazine amounts to defamation as it has affected the reputation of the plaintiff in the society. While determining quantum of damages, the trial Court has..., she was constrained to file a suit for defamation and for damages. 6. There is no dispute between the parties with regard to the status of the plaintiff as a...the plaintiff towards damages and the lower Appellate Court has also committed the same error by confirming the said judgment and decree of the trial Court. He submits that the damages of Rs.50,000...

...there is no proof in respect of the defamation, and contended that there is no basis for quantum of damages. 11. I have given anxious consideration to either side...learned counsel for appellant there is no material available to show as to the quantum of damages, considering the nature of illegallity committed by the second and third defendants, and considering the...when they moved a suit in O.S.No.135 of 1992 there was no cause of action for seeking damages. It is the further submission of the learned counsel for the Plaintiff/appellant that, the very act of...

...of defamation were committed by the defendants, much less the court is inclined to go into the aspect of quantum of damages awarded by the trial court, inasmuch as the findings and conclusions on ...crores to the respondent- original plaintiff as damages for defamation by the defendants. 2.1 In the said suit in which plaintiff prayed for recovery of Rs.5 crores and made...business class in the market places. It was on such count that the cause of action was pleaded and the damages were asked for, for the alleged tort of defamation. 3.2 The...

...separate relief. In other words, it is alleged that each plaintiff is claiming Rs. 1 Crore as damages for the alleged defamation of each of them and therefore each plaintiff should pay court fees...prove that the act of the defendant defamed them and the quantum of damages claimed.11. The Taxing Master has given his conclusion based on two judgments relied upon by the plaintiff, one...embracing two or more subjects not many plaintiffs who have come together and field a suit for defamation claiming separate damages.15. None of the parties have cited any precedent or...

...?127. Having concluded that the act of defamation has been shown to have been committed by defendant No. 1 to 4, the other question which arises is the quantum of damages pa...on record and in fact the admissions made on behalf of defendant No. 1 to 4, establish a case of defamation against the plaintiff, entitling him to damages...actual harm suffered and no further proof of damages is required. This class of defamation is actionable per se; i.e. they invade a simple or absolute right. On proof of publication of such words ...

...favour of the plaintiff therein. While considering the quantum of damage which is to be awarded the learned Single Judge delved into the nature and extent of injury suffered by the plaintiff therein and observed th...mode. The plaintiffs further seek a decree of damages against defendant nos. 1, 2, 4 and 5 for the defamation caused to the plaintiffs in Cyber Space. 6.3 It is stated...sue for words which merely injure his feelings or annoys him. It was held that to maintain an action on the ground of defamation for claiming damages, the words of the defendant would have to be proven...

...the Subordinate Judge, Ottappalam, against the respondent claiming a sum of Rs 5500 as damages for defamation. The trial court dismissed the suit with costs. The appellant thereupon filed an appeal in...the District Court of Palghat. The District Judge allowed the appeal and passed a decree awarding to the appellant Rs 500 as damages and proportionate costs both of the said appeal and suit. The...benefit of his estate except causes of action for defamation or seduction which abate on the death of such person. As the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1970, abolished the right of action...

....9.2. It is to be borne in mind that defamation of an individual by another individual is a civil wrong or tort, pure and simple for which the common law remedy is an action for damages. It has...) defamation as an offence with punishment of imprisonment and/or fine on being proved guilty, or; (b) defamation as a civil wrong with liability for damages for the injury caused to reputation, or; (c) both...seeking to enforce in the appeal is his right to sue for damages for defamation and as this right does not survive his death, his legal representative has no right to be brought on the record of the...

...learned Trial Judge has rightly appreciated the material on record to draw the conclusion that the appellant has failed to establish the quantum of such damages and there is no reason for any interference in such findings ...the appellant, the respondents are liable to pay damages to the tune of Rs.5 lakhs. The learned counsel further pointed out that on account of malicious prosecution and defamation by filing a false...a party claims damages, it is incumbent upon such party to bring cogent and reliable evidence to establish the illegal act as well as the quantum of the damages. In the present case, as far as the...

...has rightly appreciated the material on record to draw the conclusion that the appellant has failed to establish the quantum of such damages and there is no reason for any interference in such findings of the learn...respondents are liable to pay damages to the tune of Rs.5 lakhs. The learned counsel further pointed out that on account of malicious prosecution and defamation by filing a false complaint against the...respondents had ransacked the business establishment of the appellant nevertheless, on going through the evidence on record, I find that the appellant has failed to establish any quantum of such damages...

...may think fit” is, therefore, violative of Article 14 of the Constitution, cannot be accepted. Nor can it be accepted that there are no guidelines provided for fixing the quantum of damages. The power...and unguided power to inflict any quantum of damages as he fancies and this blanket authority is instinct with discriminatory possibility, a vice to which Article 14 is very allergic. No reasons need...the employees whose interest may be injured. It is not meant to provide reparation to such employees and the quantum of damages imposed has no relation to the amount of loss suffered by the employees...