Question

ARTICLE 354 REQUIREMENT FOR PUBLICITYDefamatory Imputation Presumption

Accepted Answer

Every Defamatory Imputation is Presumed to be Malicious, Even if it be True.

The PRESUMPTION is rebutted if it is shown by the accused that –
1. The defamatory imputation is true, in case the law allows proof of the truth of the imputation (see Art. 361);
2. It is published with good intention;
3. There is justifiable motive for making it.

Front	ARTICLE 354 REQUIREMENT FOR PUBLICITY Defamatory Imputation Presumption
Back	Every Defamatory Imputation is Presumed to be Malicious, Even if it be True. The PRESUMPTION is rebutted if it is shown by the accused that – 1. The defamatory imputation is true, in case the law allows proof of the truth of the imputation (see Art. 361); 2. It is published with good intention; 3. There is justifiable motive for making it.

Imputation Defamatory Presumption Article Requirement Publicity Presumed Malicious