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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 218: Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture
- Section 248: Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description
- Section 444: Lurking house-trespass by night
- Section 368: Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person
- Section 81: Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm
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