Mahesh Shivling Tilkari (Applicant), a medical practitioner, was accused by his brother-in-law, Sachin Shivchandra Karaknale (Respondent no. 2), of creating fake Facebook accounts in the name of one Minal Basavraj Swami and Chandra Surnal and through the said fake Facebook account the applicant has defamed the informant and his family members, especially the wife of applicant. This allegedly occurred during a period of marital discord between Applicant and his wife, who is Respondent no. 2’s sister.