Privilege

A legal right to communicate defamatory material or Information in certain situations is privilege.

The privilege may be divided Into two kinds:
Absolute privilege
Conditional privilege

Absolute privilege:
It is that peculiar right which arises out of one’s rank, position, or nature. It is limited to three areas:

i. Judicial proceedings
ii. Legislative proceedings
iii. The act of important government officials. Letters between parties or attorneys relating to a controversy are privileged.

Conditional Privilege:
Communication in good faith is not subject to legal action. Defamatory statements made in ordinary business activity are qualifiedly privileged, whether they are communicated interdepartmentally or outside the organization. But intentional deceit must be avoided or the person responsible for it may be sued for damages. In written messages like letters and reports negative words should be chosen very carefully as it may lead to legal action.