90,000+ Legal Questions Answered

Neighbors spreading rumors Neighbors spreading rumors

7 months ago

My neighbors recorded my family's conversation while we were arguing and framed it in such a way that we mistreated elderly. Its been 18 years we live as a family of 6 (Including senior citizen) and never have ever mistreated them. This recording has tarnished our reputation in friends and family. Can I file a case?

Anik

Responded 7 months ago

View All Answers
A.Dear Client,
In India, you may consider taking legal action against your neighbours for recording and disseminating a conversation without your consent if it violates your privacy and reputation. If the recording has caused harm to your reputation, you may consider filing a defamation lawsuit against your neighbours. Defamation laws in India protect individuals from false statements that harm their reputation. Depending on the circumstances, you might also consider filing a police complaint against your neighbours for unauthorised recording and distribution of private conversations.
Helpful
Helpful
Share

Post Your Matter Post Your Matter

Talk to a Lawyer Talk to a Lawyer

Ask a question Ask a question

Vidhi Samaadhaan Vidhi Samaadhaan

Read Related Answers

question iconCHit Fund
Dear Client, When a person issues a cheque against a promise or against any refund of money refundable by her or him and in the absence of any agreement, the cheque receiver holding the said cheque i...
question iconTerrace rights
Dear Client, The rooftops of the Building are also known as an open terrace and a part of the common area useable for all the floor owners of a multistoried building. Legally, a Landowner or Builder...
question iconDisciplinary process for officer rank employee and a management staff.
Dear Client, Holding a managerial position in the company, you have to pursue your grievance in respect of fairness or unfairness of disciplinary proceedings that ended up imposing harsh punishment be...
question iconRepairing require for 4 storage Building
Dear Sir, Every major repair to any building requires permission from local authority like KMC etc.
question iconDisciplinary process for management staff
Dear Sir, The charge officer to protect himself taking the signature of charge sheeted person on the order sheet, otherwise the charge sheeted person may question tomorrow that he does not know the co...