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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 225A: Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise, provided for
- Section 499: Defamation
- Section 368: Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person
- Section 223: Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant
- Section 228: Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding
Related Acts
- Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Act, 2019
- Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017
- New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Act, 2019
- Repealing and Amending (Second) Act, 2017
- Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts (Amendment) Act, 2018
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