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The Indian Penal Code

# 500    Punishment for defamation

Whoever defames another shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

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OF DEFAMATION
  • 499
     Defamation
  • 501
     Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory
  • 502
     Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter
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