Quick Navigation
Section 501 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
501. Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory
Whoever prints or engraves any matter, knowing or having good reason to believe that such matter is defamatory of any person, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Related Sections
- Section 85: Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will
- Section 263A: Prohibition of fictitious stamps
- Section 321: Voluntarily causing hurt
- Section 194: Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of capital offence
- Section 68: Imprisonment to terminate on payment of fine
Related Acts
* Only for reference.