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Most reputed print and broadcast media organizations will crosscheck the facts of any business story before publishing it, as they may face libel suits from individuals or organisations who are adversely affected by factually incorrect reports. However, on the internet, anyone can create an account on most of the large websites and post any thing. Today, many businesses will first check for information on potential business partners online, and may take a decision based on false information posted by competitors , disgruntled employees and business partners online.

By hiring the services of a specialized Online Reputation Management firm like The Far point alliance, an organization can ensure that any malicious stories posted on multiple platforms like blogs, social networking sites, forums and articles are removed. The Far point alliance will try to improve the rankings of positive stories of the organization. In case the problem persist, it may advise the business to take legal action against the offending parties.

law of defamation & malicious prosecution

The book on the law of defamation and malicious prosecution by V . Mitter is fairly comprehensive with details of complaints and defences. It explains the difference in English and Indian law, civil remedy, libel and slander. This book is very popular, the first edition was published in 1954 and the latest edition , published in 2008 (and reprinted in 2009) is revised by Justice K . Shanmukham, Former Judge, Madras High Court.  The detailed contents make it is easy to refer to a particular section and check the legal definition.  An easy read even if  you do not have a legal background.

Publisher : Universal Law Publishing Co.

To take legal action  for slander , you have to prove that

• the accusations are false
• the false statement have damaged you in a material way  like loss of business, job or clients

For this keeping proper documentation is very important.