Defamation Act: Chapter 75 of Singapore Laws - Primary legislation governing defamation cases in Singapore, covering both libel (written) and slander (spoken) defamation
Protection from Harassment Act: Singapore legislation that provides additional protection against harassment and defamatory statements, including online defamation
Civil Law Act: Chapter 43 of Singapore Laws - Provides foundational principles for civil proceedings including defamation cases
Presumption of Falsity: Legal principle where defamatory statements are presumed false unless proven otherwise by the defendant
Defense of Justification: Legal defense principle where truth can be used as a complete defense to a defamation claim
Defense of Fair Comment: Legal defense principle protecting honest expression of opinion on matters of public interest
Defense of Privilege: Legal defense covering statements made in certain privileged circumstances, both absolute and qualified
Ng Eng Ghee v Mamata Kapildev Dave: 2009 Singapore Court of Appeal case [SGCA 14] providing guidance on defamation principles
Lee Hsien Loong v Roy Ngerng Yi Ling: 2014 Singapore High Court case [SGHC 230] addressing modern aspects of defamation including online content
Limitation Act: Chapter 163 of Singapore Laws - Sets 6-year limitation period for bringing defamation claims
Available Remedies: Legal remedies including monetary damages, injunctive relief, mandatory removal orders, and public apology requirements
