Explore a 12-minute lecture that analyzes the landmark New York Times Co. vs. Sullivan case, examining how language interpretation plays a crucial role in defamation law. Learn how linguistic evidence becomes vital in legal contexts, with specific focus on how courts interpret language to determine defamation claims in this important Supreme Court case that reshaped American media law.
Overview
Syllabus
14. Analysing Language as Vital Evidence in Legal Contexts
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NPTEL-NOC IITM