IPC | Chapter XXI |
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S. 499 | Defamation |
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Whoever by words either spoken or intended to be read, or by signs or by visible representations, makes or publishes any imputation concerning any person intending to harm, or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm, the reputation of such person, is said, except in the cases hereinafter excepted, to defame that person. | |
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S. 500 | Punishment for defamation | ||||||||||||||||
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Whoever defames another shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. | |||||||||||||||||
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