In a proceeding of Lok Sabha a member accused a Minister to be a corrupt person. Can a suit for…
Statements made by a member in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha are protected by Article 105 of the Constitution, so no defamation suit lies: "No, there is absolute…
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In a proceeding of Lok Sabha a member accused a Minister to be a corrupt person. Can a suit for defamation lie against the member?
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Statements made by a member in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha are protected by Article 105 of the Constitution, so no defamation suit lies: "No, there is absolute privilege".
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