How does the police determine the defamation incident date for the 3-month limit?

Dear Inquirer

We are pleased to serve you and address your inquiries.

This is a discretionary power for the investigating authorities in light of the evidence.

If anything else is required, don’t hesitate to contact us via email or call our offices in Dubai or Sharjah.

Jasim Al Haddad Advocates & Legal Consultants

Proving when a complainant became aware of a defamatory Google review involves gathering evidence related to publication dates, notifications received by the complainant, witness testimonies, and other relevant documentation.

This process ensures that any legal actions taken are timely and compliant with statutory requirements.

Dear C.,

Thanks for your inquiry.

Regarding the above, we would like to inform you that, in order to prove the point at which the complainant became aware of the review/defamation, the police may request evidence such as screenshots or printouts of the review, as well as any communication or correspondence between the complainant and the person who posted the review.

The complainant may also be asked to provide a statement or testimony regarding when they first became aware of the review and how it has affected them.

Additionally, the police may also conduct their own investigation to determine the timeline of events and gather any other relevant evidence.

Ultimately, it will be up to the police and the court to determine if the complaint was filed within the 3-month limit based on the available evidence.

Greetings

Hello,

In a defamation case based on a Google review, the 3-month time limit typically begins from the point when the complainant became aware of the defamatory content, not necessarily from when the review was posted. for further assistance kindly share your Whatsapp number.

The period is 3 months, starting from the day the comment was posted. If the complainant files a complaint after 3 months, they must prove that they were not aware of the comment until now.

The complainant's statement is often the primary source of evidence. They will typically describe when they first saw the defamatory review and how they became aware of its existence.

If the complainant has screenshots or printouts of the review, these can be presented as evidence to corroborate their statement.

We will discuss this issue in detail. Kindly share your WhatsApp number.

Greetings.

The company first makes sure that the Google account that wrote the review belongs to the accused, and then makes sure whether the accused of defamation is a client of the business, and whether the review that was written is real or misleading.

We are honored to provide you with legal support. For further inquiries about your topic, you can come to our office or contact us on WhatsApp.