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The Punjab Defamation Act 2024
THE PUNJAB DEFAMATION ACT 2024
(Act II of 2024)
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punjablaws.gov.pk/laws/2884.html
HEADING
Short title, extent and commencement.
Definitions.
Defamation actionable.
Defences.
Absolute Privilege.
Qualified Privilege.
Act to override other laws.
Establishment of Tribunal.
Resignation and removal of Member.
Powers and jurisdiction of the Tribunal.
Procedure of Tribunal.
No comment on pending proceedings.
Leave to defend.
Claim by or Against Female or a Member of a Minority Community.
Preliminary Decree.
Execution of Decree.
Onus to prove.
Ex-parte proceeding.
Admissions.
Penalties for false and frivolous claims.
Consequences of proof of defamation.
Code of Civil Procedure to apply.
Qanun-e-Shahadat not to apply.
Act not to prejudice action for criminal defamation.
Limitation of actions.
Appeal.
Power to make Rules.
Repeal.
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