Directions: Each question consists of legal propositions/principles and facts. These principles have to be applied to the given facts to arrive at the most reasonable conclusion. Principle: Whoever by words either spoken or intended to be read - or by signs or by visible representations - 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. Facts: In a community there is a custom of stealing shoes of bridegroom during the marriage ceremony. The shoes of the bridegroom were stolen by Y. 'A' announced that Z has Stolen the shoes. Everyone present in the marriage party Started staring at Z with great surprise. Z felt very ashamed. Page | 95