Section 501: Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory

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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.

Effective date: 1862-01-01

Related sections

Section 500: Punishment for defamation Section 502: Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter Section 499: Defamation Section 502A: Trial of offences under this Chapter Section 498C: Prohibition of marriage with the Holy Quran Section 503: Criminal intimidation

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