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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.

From http://www.lectlaw.com/def/c095.htm

Refers to a situation when someone, such as a lawyer or public official, has competing professional or personal obligations or personal or financial interests that would make it difficult to fulfill his duties fairly.

Many government organisations outsource their work  to private firms and there is often a conflict of interests, when the private firm misuses the powers and information they have to further their own interest.

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.

Preparing and sending a legal notice

You can draft the notice yourself or avail the services of a lawyer.
The notice should be addressed to the person or company against whom you have the grievance.
The notice should include the cause that compelled you to send the notice.
It should also mention prior communication with the recipient regarding the cause of notice.
Offer the recipient a reasonable time say 30 days or 60 days to settle the matter by negotiating and by performing the desired action.
Specify the  time in the notice for either fulfillment of your demand or giving reply
Sent it through Registered AD post or any other trackable method. Keep a copy of receipt of post office as well as notice.

You can send personally send the legal notice without lawyer but it is advisable to ensure  that  you draft the notice meticulously, in such a way that it is not too long but still contains all the material relevant  to the dispute.

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.