Msian Bar: Govt must stop resorting to lawsuits to address 'defamation'

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NSTnation Msian Bar: Govt must stop resorting to lawsuits to address 'defamation'

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Its president, Abdul Fareed Abdul Gafoor, said the local authority’s decision to sue for defamation may appear to be acceptable, but it creates a chilling effect on public discourse.

The suit by MPSJ was initiated against Koh pursuant to him filing a civil suit against MPSJ in December last year. This was over an allegation of assault by council officers, and the charging of Koh under Section 186 of the Penal Code for “obstructing a public servant in the discharge of his public functions.”

Fareed said when the government is the subject of a suit, it should make all efforts to explain and be responsible for the decisions and actions of its officers. “The solution lies not in initiating a counter suit for defamation, but in replying to or rebutting such allegations, with appropriate evidence, during the trial.

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