Law · Law of Torts
Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and choose the correct code: Assertion (A): Making a statement of fact on matters of public interest is a defence to an action for defamation only if it is true. Reason (R): If a newspaper publishes untrue factual allegations against a plaintiff, the plea of fair comment fails because fair comment must be based on true facts.
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- 1(A) is incorrect but (R) is correct
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- 3Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
- 4Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)✓
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Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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