Defamation can be
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only of a living person
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of a deceased person
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of a living as well as deceased person
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of an individual, a company, an association or collection of persons
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Both 3 and 4
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D
Correct answer
Explanation
As provided under Explanation I of section 499, defamation may be of a deceased person with the intention to hurt the feelings of his family or near relatives. Explanation II of section 499 states that defamation may be concerning a company, an association or a collection of persons. Defamation is the communication of a false statement that harms the reputation of an individual person, whether living or dead or real or imaginary, business, government, religion or nation.