IPC Section 500 — Punishment for defamation

defamation

Criminal

Summary

If a person defames someone else, they can be punished with simple imprisonment for up to two years, or with a fine, or with both.

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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