Can I filed defamation case after 12 years of incident?

In 2010 I was residing in Pune. Our uncle staying in Yeola District Nashik has filled false criminal case against me for murder attempt. Though in this case found no substance and failed. Court has cleared my name, Case was closed . Now I want to file defamation case against him with compensation.

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Ayantika Mondal
Advocate Ayantika Mondal Answered: 01 Nov 2024

In defamation law, timing is crucial. Both libel and slander claims must be initiated Limitation to file criminal defamation complaint is 3 years from the period of knowledge of offence.

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA Answered: 09 Sep 2023

Limitation period for filing a defamation case in India is three years from the date of publication of the defamatory statement. Contact us for further enquiry.

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