Several Muslim organisations protested the alleged defamation of the Prophet Muhammed.

The court ruled that the so-called 'Reynolds defence' applied, which meant that Davies was prevented from arguing the claimants' case against the alleged defamation on the merits.

These clashes sometimes led to public debates and even a lawsuit filed by Martin for alleged defamation.

In December 2011, Anne Murphy instigated legal action to sue Slate.com for alleged defamation in an online article.

With respect to the alleged defamation, the police also have a qualified privilege to talk to the press when a crime has been committed.

Since After Dark, unlike most radio phone-ins, boasts no tape delay, the alleged defamation could not be prevented.

He was later acquitted by the High Court of Zimbabwe, but brought a lawsuit against Dateline for alleged defamation.

I find it particularly alarming that it is possible for the judiciary to be misused in order to deal with cases of alleged defamation.

Several hoteliers are also taking legal action individually against the website for alleged defamation and subsequent loss of earnings.

In 1996 Lange sued the Australian Broadcasting Corporation over an alleged defamation that it broadcast about him.