Can you provide illustrations for some of these exceptions?
Certainly! Here are illustrations for some of the exceptions:
1. Imputation of truth for public good: It is not defamation to impute anything true for the public good.
2. Public conduct of public servants: Expressing opinions in good faith about the conduct of a public servant in the discharge of their functions is not defamation.
3. Merits of case decided in court: It is not defamation to express opinions in good faith about the merits of a case decided in court.
4. Merits of public performance: Expressing opinions in good faith about the merits of a public performance is not defamation.
5. Censure by a person with lawful authority: Passing censure in good faith by a person with lawful authority over another is not defamation.