Legal Principle: Whoever by words, either spoken or intended to be read, or by signs or by visible representation, makes or publishes any imputation concerning any person intending to harm, or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm, the reputation of such person is said to defame that person.
Factual Situation: Anand posted some objectionable content on a popular social networking website. His friend Akash saw such posts and asked him about it. On such confrontation by Akash, Anand replied, "Rahul did it, I didn’t.” and expressly refused his involvement in the said act. Later, Akash informed Rahul regarding such act and Anand’s reply to his confrontation. Rahul, who was unaware of such act prior to Akash’s information found Anand’s action as defaming.
Is Anand liable for defamation?
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