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Quashing of Criminal Defamation Complaint (BNS § 356)

Petition to quash criminal defamation complaint against journalist or whistleblower exercising public-interest free expression.

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Template text

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT [INSERT BENCH]
PETITION UNDER SECTION 528 BNSS TO QUASH DEFAMATION COMPLAINT

1. The impugned publication falls squarely within the Exceptions to Section 356 BNS, having been made in good faith for public good.
2. No prima facie ingredient of criminal defamation is established. The complaint is an abuse of process aimed at silencing critical journalism.

PRAYER:
Quash Criminal Complaint Case No. [Insert No.] pending before the Judicial Magistrate.

Advocate for Petitioner

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