Section 501. Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory
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Act
Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section number
501
Section reader
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.
