Lesson 9 explains the **distinction between libel and slander**. Which…

Question

Lesson 9 explains the **distinction between libel and slander**. Which statement matches the textbook?

Accepted Answer

C. {'text': 'Libel is a defamatory statement in some permanent and visible form such as writing, printing or pictures; slander is made in spoken words or transitory form', 'label': 'C'}

1. Lesson 9 distinguishes the two kinds of defamation expressly.
2. **Libel** — the defamatory statement is made in some permanent and visible form such as writing, printing or pictures.
3. **Slander** — it is made in spoken words or in some other transitory form, whether visible or audible.
4. The lesson preserves the distinction; it has not been abolished by the IPC.
_Source: ICSI CS Executive Paper 1 — Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws, Lesson 9 (Indian Penal Code, 1860), pp. 205-224._

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{'text': 'Libel is a defamatory statement in spoken transient form, while slander is the form made in some permanent visible form such as writing, printing or pictures of any kind', 'label': 'A'}

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{'text': 'Libel applies only to written attacks made against public servants in their official capacity; slander applies only to defamatory utterances made against private individuals not in office', 'label': 'B'}

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{'text': 'Libel and slander are identical concepts under the Indian Penal Code and the historical distinction between them has been abolished by the legislature through statutory amendment', 'label': 'D'}