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Initiating legal action for defamation on social media channels
I am reaching out to file a defamation case against my sister-in-law who lives in Sharjah but she is a citizen of India.
She has declared on Facebook and social media that my relationship with her brother (my husband) is annulled. I am married to her brother and our marriage is still valid.
I have faced humiliation and shame due to her posting of irresponsible comments.
Please let me know the course of litigation and costs involved.
I am not in the UAE but I would need a legal representation there.
Please advise!
Dear questioner,
Social media defamation is taken very seriously in the UAE. We can help you with the whole process.
Kindly contact us via phone for a detailed discussion or write us an email for further assistance.
Dear Questioner,
We can help you in this case, but we need to know in detail about the issue.
Defamation is both a punishable offence in India and UAE.
Section 499 Of Indian Penal Code deals with defamation in India. Also in UAE defamation is a serious offense.
For further inquiries, kindly contact us via phone or email.
You may file a criminal case in India or UAE, in both jurisdictions, this is a criminal act.
There is no cost involved in Police complaint but you have to personally visit the nearest Police station. I would suggest you to file a complaint in the UAE.
For further information about UAE and Indian laws, please contact us.
