Mr.X in judicial proceedings demafed me of having illicit relations with the wife of Mr.Y on pretext that he listened Mr.Y accusing his wife of having illicit relations with me. though in judicial proceedings i was not a party. mr. Y's wife gave me copies of judicial proceedings .Can I take legal action for defamation against Mr. X
may not
One need to know the details of proceedings, nature of alleged defamatory imputation, intention etc. to decide.
Consult your lawyer with all the details for proper advice.