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Defamation legal notice, written by an advocate

If false statements, online or offline, are damaging your reputation, an advocate's notice demands that they stop, be removed and be corrected. Defamation is addressed under section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and by civil law [Advocate to confirm].

Use this if

  • You can show what was said, where and when
  • The statement is false
  • It has harmed you

What we ask before you pay

  • The statement
  • Where and when it was published
  • Who published it
  • How far it spread
  • The harm caused

Documents to add after you pay

  • URLs and dated screenshots of the statement
  • Witness details
  • Proof of the publisher identity, where known

Please note

StampMitra is not a law firm. Your notice is written and signed by an enrolled advocate, who is responsible for its content. Time limits shown here are guides; confirm them with your advocate.

Frequently asked questions

Is a true statement defamation?

Truth may be a defence, subject to conditions [Advocate to confirm].

Can I get content removed?

The notice demands it. Platforms also have their own complaint routes.

Can I claim damages?

A civil claim may be possible. The advocate will advise [Advocate to confirm].

Should I screenshot first?

Yes, with date and URL, before anything is deleted.

Do I upload documents before paying?

No. You answer a few questions, pay, and then add documents in your dashboard.

Who writes the notice?

An enrolled advocate, not software. You approve the final text before anything is sent.