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Section 500 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
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.
Related Sections
- Section 259: Having possession of counterfeit Government stamp
- Section 184: Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant
- Section 166: Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person
- Section 489D: Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting currency-notes or bank-notes
- Section 499: Defamation
Related Acts
- Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020
- Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
- Inland Vessels Act, 2021
- Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019
- Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016
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