Of Defamation

IPC Section 500 - Punishment for defamation

Section number500
Chapter21 - Of Defamation
Related BNS section356
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IPC Section 500 deals with punishment for defamation.

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500. Punishment for defamation. 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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