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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 473: Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise
- Section 238: Import or export of counterfeits of the India coin
- Section 207: Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution
- Section 214: Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender
- Section 268: Public nuisance Public nuisance
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