When is a Defamation Lawsuit Filed?
People living in society have the right to live with dignity. The violation of people's right to live with dignity is considered defamation. The violation of people's right to live with dignity is legally considered a crime. It is important to distinguish between different forms of insult. While calling someone "lion" is not considered defamation, calling someone "dog, donkey, snake..." is considered abusive and is regarded as defamation.
Defamation Lawsuit
Unless defamation is committed through written and visual media, it is a crime subject to complaint. The complaint can be made to the police, gendarmerie, or the prosecutor's office. For an act of defamation to be accepted, it must be proven. Defamation can be proven by any means. The penalty for proven defamation is imprisonment for 6 months to 2 years. It is easier to prove defamation committed via messages on the internet. Defamation committed via MSN can be recorded and presented as evidence. Witness testimony is very important in proving defamation and threats. What witnesses say significantly influences the court's decision. However, regardless of what the witnesses say, the judge has the final say.
