Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the given below.
Assertion (A): In the matters of absolute privilege, no action lies for the defamatory statement even though the statement is false or has been made maliciously.
Reason (R): Whether a statement is defamatory or not depends upon how the right thinking members of the society are likely to take it.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)

B. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

C. (A) is true, but (R) is false

D. (A) is false, but (R) is true

Answer: Option A