Law of Defamation, Damages, Malicious Prosecution alongwith Pre-Trial Media Publications and Parliamentary Privileges, 8th Updated Edn.

Law of Defamation, Damages & Malicious Prosecution is a comprehensive and authoritative commentary on the legal protection of reputation and personal liberty in India. The book systematically explains the principles governing civil and criminal defamation, the assessment and award of damages, and the tort of malicious prosecution, supported by leading Supreme Court and High Court judgments. A distinctive feature of this work is its in-depth treatment of pre-trial media publications and “media trials”, examining how unrestricted reporting can affect fair trial rights, presumption of innocence, and judicial administration. The book also analyzes parliamentary privileges, balancing constitutional protections for legislators with accountability and the rule of law. The 8th Updated Edition reflects recent judicial pronouncements on freedom of speech, reasonable restrictions, press responsibility, and remedies for reputational harm. Written in a clear and structured manner, the book is equally valuable for litigation practice, academic study, and policy understanding. This volume serves as an essential reference for advocates, courts, media professionals, and scholars dealing with defamation, free speech, and constitutional privileges.