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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 499: Defamation
- Section 207: Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution
- Section 72: Punishment of person guilty of one of several offences, the judgment stating that it is doubtful of which
- Section 178: Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it
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