Defamation Flashcards
- Which report, published by the 22nd Law Commission of India, addresses the offence of criminal defamation and its impact on freedom of speech?
Answer: B) 285th Law Commission Report
- The origins of defamation laws in India can be traced back to which ancient text, and in which specific chapter and book are penalties discussed?
Answer: B) Kautilya’s Arthashastra, Chapter XVIII of Book III
- Who initially drafted the defamation law in India, and in which year did this take place?
Answer: C) Lord Macaulay, 1837
- In which article of the Indian Constitution is the “right to reputation” recognized as a part of the right to life and dignity?
Answer: B) Article 21
- In which year was the Indian defamation law codified under Act No. 45, aligning closely with English law on defamation?
Answer: B) 1860
- Which article of the Indian Constitution grants citizens the right to freedom of speech and expression, and which clause provides reasonable exemptions?
Answer: B) Article 19(1)(a); Article 19(2)
- In Rohini Singh v. State of Gujarat (2018), what did the Gujarat High Court hold regarding the offence of defamation?
Answer: B) Defamation requires dissemination to others beyond typing
- In which case did the Supreme Court uphold the validity of Article 499 and 500 of the Constitution, emphasizing the importance of individual reputation?
Answer: C) Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India
- When was the first Law Commission in India established, and who served as its chairman?
Answer: The first Law Commission in India was established in 1834 during the British Raj, with Lord Macaulay as its chairman.
- Which case clarified the meaning of “reasonable restrictions” under Article 19(2) as intelligent care and deliberation in the interests of the public?
Answer: A) Chintaman Rao v. State of Madhya Pradesh
- Who serves as the chairman of the current (22nd) Law Commission of India?
Answer: Justice (former) Rituraj Awasthi serves as the chairman of the current (22nd) Law Commission of India.
- Which Supreme Court case prompted the Law Commission to study the law of defamation in detail?
Answer: C) Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India
- In which year was the first Law Commission of independent India constituted, and for how long was its term?
Answer: The first Law Commission of independent India was constituted in 1955 for a three-year term.
- What are the general components of the Law Commission of India?
Answer: The Law Commission of India generally consists of one chairman, one permanent member, one member secretary, and six part-time members.
- When was the current (22nd) Law Commission constituted, and when is its extended term set to end?
Answer: The 22nd Law Commission was constituted in February 2020, and its extended term is set to end on August 31, 2024.
- Who chaired the 21st Law Commission, and when did its tenure conclude?
Answer: The 21st Law Commission was chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice B. S. Chauhan, and its tenure concluded on August
- Which Act of the British Parliament led to the establishment of the first Law Commission in India?
Answer: The Charter Act of 1833 led to the establishment of the first Law Commission in India.
- Which Law Commission report addressed the issue of disqualification of candidates with a criminal background and filing false affidavits?
Answer: The 244th Report of the 20th Law Commission, published in 2014, addressed disqualification of candidates with a criminal background and repercussions of filing false affidavits.
- The 255th Report of the 20th Law Commission focused on which critical area of Indian governance?
Answer: The 255th Report of the 20th Law Commission, released in 2015, focused on Electoral Reforms and suggested methods to make elections more effective.
- Which Law Commission report recommended specific legislation to address wrongful prosecutions?
Answer: The 277th Report of the 21st Law Commission, published in 2018, outlined reliefs against wrongful prosecution and recommended specific legislation for such cases.
- In which report did the Law Commission review and provide recommendations on the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?
Answer: The 185th Report of the 16th Law Commission, submitted in 2003, reviewed the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
- Which report by the 20th Law Commission recommended the abolition of the death penalty?
Answer: The 262nd Report of the 20th Law Commission recommended the abolition of the death penalty.
- The issue of trial by media and its potential impact on the rights of the accused was discussed in which Law Commission report?
Answer: The 200th Report of the 17th Law Commission, submitted in 2006, recommended legislative limitations on media reporting to protect the rights of the accused in criminal cases.
- What was the focus of the 271st Report prepared by the 21st Law Commission?
Answer: The 271st Report of the 21st Law Commission focused on Human DNA Profiling and proposed a draft bill for the use and regulation of DNA-based technology.
Who was the chairman of the first Law Commission of independent India?
Answer: M. C. Setalvad
Under which ministry does the Law Commission of India operate?
Answer: Ministry of Law & Justice
When was the Ministry of Law & Justice originally formed?
Answer: 1833
Who was the first Law and Justice Minister of independent India?
Answer: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
During which years did Dr. B. R. Ambedkar serve as the Law and Justice Minister?
Answer: 1947–1951
Which Law Commission developed the Indian Contract Act, 1872?
Answer: The first four Law Commissions
