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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 35: When such an act is criminal by reason of its being done with a criminal knowledge or intention
- Section 441: Criminal trespass
- Section 265: Fraudulent use of false weight or measure
- Section 131: Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty
- Section 361: Kidnapping from lawful guardianship
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