Principle: Defamation is the publication of a statement resulting in injury to the esteem or regard in which one is held by others.
Facts: 'A' invited his friend 'B' to his house for dinner. While the two were having dinner, 'B' made certain unwanted comments about the married sister of 'A'. Frustrated, 'A' started abusing 'B' and also said that he is a womanizer and a cheat and has misappropriated huge funds of his employer.
'B' sued 'A' for damages.

A. A' is liable as he made defamatory statements about 'B'

B. A' is not liable as 'A' has not communicated the statements to anybody except 'B'

C. A' is liable as he should not have insulted his friend 'B'

D. A' is not liable as he made these defamatory statements on being provoked by 'B' himself

Answer: Option B