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Defamation Flashcards

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  1. Which report, published by the 22nd Law Commission of India, addresses the offence of criminal defamation and its impact on freedom of speech?
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Answer: B) 285th Law Commission Report

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  1. 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?
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Answer: B) Kautilya’s Arthashastra, Chapter XVIII of Book III

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  1. Who initially drafted the defamation law in India, and in which year did this take place?
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Answer: C) Lord Macaulay, 1837

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  1. In which article of the Indian Constitution is the “right to reputation” recognized as a part of the right to life and dignity?
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Answer: B) Article 21

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  1. In which year was the Indian defamation law codified under Act No. 45, aligning closely with English law on defamation?
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Answer: B) 1860

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  1. Which article of the Indian Constitution grants citizens the right to freedom of speech and expression, and which clause provides reasonable exemptions?
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Answer: B) Article 19(1)(a); Article 19(2)

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  1. In Rohini Singh v. State of Gujarat (2018), what did the Gujarat High Court hold regarding the offence of defamation?
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Answer: B) Defamation requires dissemination to others beyond typing

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  1. In which case did the Supreme Court uphold the validity of Article 499 and 500 of the Constitution, emphasizing the importance of individual reputation?
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Answer: C) Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India

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  1. When was the first Law Commission in India established, and who served as its chairman?
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Answer: The first Law Commission in India was established in 1834 during the British Raj, with Lord Macaulay as its chairman.

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  1. Which case clarified the meaning of “reasonable restrictions” under Article 19(2) as intelligent care and deliberation in the interests of the public?
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Answer: A) Chintaman Rao v. State of Madhya Pradesh

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  1. Who serves as the chairman of the current (22nd) Law Commission of India?
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Answer: Justice (former) Rituraj Awasthi serves as the chairman of the current (22nd) Law Commission of India.

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  1. Which Supreme Court case prompted the Law Commission to study the law of defamation in detail?
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Answer: C) Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India

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  1. In which year was the first Law Commission of independent India constituted, and for how long was its term?
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Answer: The first Law Commission of independent India was constituted in 1955 for a three-year term.

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  1. What are the general components of the Law Commission of India?
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Answer: The Law Commission of India generally consists of one chairman, one permanent member, one member secretary, and six part-time members.

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  1. When was the current (22nd) Law Commission constituted, and when is its extended term set to end?
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Answer: The 22nd Law Commission was constituted in February 2020, and its extended term is set to end on August 31, 2024.

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  1. Who chaired the 21st Law Commission, and when did its tenure conclude?
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Answer: The 21st Law Commission was chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice B. S. Chauhan, and its tenure concluded on August

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  1. Which Act of the British Parliament led to the establishment of the first Law Commission in India?
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Answer: The Charter Act of 1833 led to the establishment of the first Law Commission in India.

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  1. Which Law Commission report addressed the issue of disqualification of candidates with a criminal background and filing false affidavits?
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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.

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  1. The 255th Report of the 20th Law Commission focused on which critical area of Indian governance?
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Answer: The 255th Report of the 20th Law Commission, released in 2015, focused on Electoral Reforms and suggested methods to make elections more effective.

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  1. Which Law Commission report recommended specific legislation to address wrongful prosecutions?
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Answer: The 277th Report of the 21st Law Commission, published in 2018, outlined reliefs against wrongful prosecution and recommended specific legislation for such cases.

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  1. In which report did the Law Commission review and provide recommendations on the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?
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Answer: The 185th Report of the 16th Law Commission, submitted in 2003, reviewed the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

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  1. Which report by the 20th Law Commission recommended the abolition of the death penalty?
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Answer: The 262nd Report of the 20th Law Commission recommended the abolition of the death penalty.

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  1. The issue of trial by media and its potential impact on the rights of the accused was discussed in which Law Commission report?
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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.

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  1. What was the focus of the 271st Report prepared by the 21st Law Commission?
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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.

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Who was the chairman of the first Law Commission of independent India?

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Answer: M. C. Setalvad

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Under which ministry does the Law Commission of India operate?

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Answer: Ministry of Law & Justice

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When was the Ministry of Law & Justice originally formed?

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Answer: 1833

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Who was the first Law and Justice Minister of independent India?

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Answer: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

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During which years did Dr. B. R. Ambedkar serve as the Law and Justice Minister?

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Answer: 1947–1951

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Which Law Commission developed the Indian Contract Act, 1872?

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Answer: The first four Law Commissions

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