Neither withdrew the said word complained of nor have given or offered apology. These particulars are not such extrinsic facts and circumstance known to any publisher, which would lead reasonable persons, with knowledge of such fact to impute to the publication the defamatory meaning ascribed to the publication. While the address of these prominent citizens who were once Head of State and Deputy could be dispensed with, it is to be observed that no manner of fact and circumstances known to the two retired Generals were ably set out at all. The respondent failed however, to comply with the same in his statement of claim. Justice is not a one way traffic.
Justice is once when it is in accordance with law.
The Court stands for justice for both plaintiff and the defendant in a case. I am favourably disposed to do the same in this case. On the whole, this appeal ought to succeed and is hereby allowed.