Case Summary
The plaintiff, Saji, filed a suit against the defendant, Sheena Farook, for defamation due to false allegations that led to the closure of his workshop. The court found that the defendant acted without reasonable cause, harming the plaintiff's reputation.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Rs.2,00,000 along with interest @12% per annum and costs of the suit
Case Type
Civil Suit
Final Judgment
No
The court decreed that the defendant must pay the plaintiff ₹2,00,000 for defamation and cover the costs of the suit. The defendant's allegations were found to be false and damaging to the plaintiff's reputation.
Why Plaintiff Won:
The plaintiff provided positive evidence showing that the defendant acted without reasonable cause and made false allegations.
The plaintiff provided positive evidence showing that the defendant acted without reasonable cause and made false allegations.
Losing Side's Weaknesses:
The plaintiff provided positive evidence showing that the defendant acted without reasonable cause and made false allegations.
The plaintiff provided positive evidence showing that the defendant acted without reasonable cause and made false allegations.
Supporting Evidence
Hence the plaintiff is entitled to damages of 2,00,000 for defamation, as the defendant’s actions have severely tarnished his previously good reputation in the community.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, suit is decreed as follows: 1) Defendant shall pay Rs.2,00,000/- (Rupees Two lakhs only) along with interest @12 % per annum from the date of suit till the date of decree and 6% from the date of decree till payment or realization.
Parties Involved
Parties
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Party Name
- Saji
- Party Age
- 45
- Relation
- S/o
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Party Name
- Sheena Farook
- Party Age
- 50
- Relation
- W/o
Plaintiffs Documents
Hearing notice dated 17.11.2020, copy of explanation dated 25.11.2020, copy of judgment in WPC No.21062/2020 dated 20.10.2020, copy of lawyer notice dated 14.12.2020, reply notice dated 23.12.2020 by the defendant.
Defendants Documents
Advocates
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- V Premchand
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Surya Mohan P
- Appearance Type
- Assisting Counsel
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Damages
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Plaintiff sought damages for defamation due to false allegations made by defendant.
Evidence:
Consequently, the plaintiff is entitled to damages of 2,00,000 for defamation
Relief Type:
Costs
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Plaintiff is entitled to realize the costs of the suit.
Evidence:
Plaintiff is also entitled to realize the costs of the suit.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Hearing Notice
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Original of hearing notice issued by the Health officer of the Kochi corporation.
Reference:
Ext.A1
Document Type:
Explanation
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Copy of explanation dated 25.11.2020 submitted by the plaintiff.
Reference:
Ext.A2
Document Type:
Judgment
Submitted By:
Court
Relevance:
Copy of judgment in WPC No.21062/2020 dated 20.10.2020.
Reference:
Ext.A3
Document Type:
Legal Notice
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Copy of lawyer notice dated 14.12.2020 issued to the defendant.
Reference:
Ext.A4
Document Type:
Reply Notice
Submitted By:
Defendant
Relevance:
Copy of reply notice dated 23.12.2020 sent to the plaintiff by the defendant.
Reference:
Ext.A5
Case Classification
Case Type
Civil Suit
Category
Other Civil Cases
District
Ernakulam
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court, Ernakulam
Common Reasons
Case Code
Case between Saji vs Sheena Farook regarding defamation.
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Case between Saji vs Sheena Farook regarding defamation.