THE DEFAMATION ORDINANCE, 2002 CONTENTS PREAMBLE . 1 Short title, extent and commencement. 2 Definitions. 3 Defamation. 4 Defamation actionable. 5 Defences. 6 Absolute privilege. 7 Qualified privilege. 8 Notice of action. 9 Remedies. 10 Code of Civil Procedure and Qanun­e­Shahadat Order to apply. 11 Ordinance not to prejudice action for criminal defamation. 12 Limitation of actions. 13 Trial of cases. 14 Court to decide the cases expeditiously. 15 Appeal. 16 Power to make rules. Page 1 of 6