IPC 501 — Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Statutory text

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.

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