IPC: Chapter 21: Defamation

Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

1. Section 499. Defamation
2. Section 500. Punishment for defamation
3. Section 501. Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory
4. Section 502. Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter

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