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A film critic in his review of a film comments adversely on the cinematic values and quality of the…

A film review is protected as fair and bona fide comment in the public interest, being an expression of opinion rather than an assertion of fact and a fair criticism of a…

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A film critic in his review of a film comments adversely on the cinematic values and quality of the film. The director of the film sues the film critic for defamation.

Which of the following is correct, use the code given below :

1. The film critic is not liable as he can raise the defence of justification.
2. The critic is not liable because it was a fair and bonafide comment in public interest.
3. It was an expression of opinion and not assertion of facts.
4. It was a fair criticism of a film meant for public entertainment.

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Correct answer C

A film review is protected as fair and bona fide comment in the public interest, being an expression of opinion rather than an assertion of fact and a fair criticism of a work offered for public entertainment. The plea of justification (truth) is inapt for an opinion, so "2, 3 and 4 are correct."

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