Word 'Defamation' relates to the word 'Reputation' of an individual! Where it comes to prosecution, there are two parts viz. genuine prosecution of an individual and another is malicious, vexatious prosecution. Prosecution; be in any nature, form or kind involves one important feature of personality of an individual or juristic person i.e. "Reputation".
Every person has his/her own 'reputation;' so as well have right to safe-guard his/her integrity and honor as reputation is in the form of 'good-will' and 'good-will' is a 'property' under the eyes of law.
Words spoken; be written or verbal does tantamount to defamation; unless true and spoken in good faith.
The idea to write a book on the subject came up when I was arguing a case of defamation and which took me in to depth of intricacies involved relating to "Law of Defamation", and thus got me onto research on different aspects exploring about "Law of Defamation."
The book covers the aspects of "Torts & Definition, What Amounts To Defamation? Defamation - A Wrong In Indian Perspective, Right To Life, Freedom of Press, Reputation - A Right - A Property, Mens Rea: Intention - An Element in Defamation, Vicarious Liability, Defamation: A Civil & Criminal Wrong, Cyber Defamation, Defamation by Publication, Remedies Under Civil & Criminal Law, Necessary Requirement: Legal Notice - Imputation of Reputation, Injunction Against Defamatory Publication, Quantification of Damages vis-?-vis Reputation, Corporate Liability, Jurisdiction of Courts (Civil & Criminal), Institution of Suit for Damages & Maintainability, Lodging of Complaint & Relevant Provisions, Cognizance By Criminal Court, Quashing of Proceedings."---provided by publisher