How can I legally remove a false article about a deceased person?
Hello, This is an excerpt from a newspaper article - His tenure as a minister was an eventful one, with the wheat scam topping the list of controversies he was embroiled in. The scam is being investigated by the CBI. But there was never any investigation by the CBI, it is completely false. They have no evidence such as the case number or anything. This is an old article. 20 years old. And the person has died 15 years ago. And I want to get it removed. When I asked the newspaper to get it removed they asked for a court order that the case was dismissed. But there can be no cases going on against a dead person. And I do not have any documents. What steps can I take legally against them?
Sir, to deal with the false article, you can send a legal notice to the newspaper asking them to remove or correct it, as it is damaging the reputation of the deceased person. You can also file a defamation suit on behalf of the deceased person’s family. If the newspaper insists on a court order, you can file a case explaining there is no ongoing case against a deceased person. It is best to consult an expert lawyer who will assist you with the best course of action. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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