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499. Defamation.— Whoever, by words either spoken or intended to be read, or by signs or by visible representations, makes or publishes any imputation concerning any person intending to harm, or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm, the reputation of such person, is said, except in the cases hereinafter expected ...
Jul 1, 2024 · Punishment for Criminal Defamation. If a person is found guilty of having committed defamation in terms of Section 499 of the IPC, the punishment is stipulated in Section 500, i.e. simple imprisonment for up to two years along with fine.
Jan 24, 2020 · To prevent this, provisions regarding Defamation are available in Section 499 to Section 502 of the Indian Penal Code. In this article, we will understand them in detail. Analysis of the offence of Defamation
Jun 12, 2024 · Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) states that any person whose reputation has been damaged (or was intended to be damaged) by the material in question has the rights to sue for defamation.
Feb 6, 2024 · The law considers the reputation as a property of a human and is treated the same as his body. The act of defamation is covered under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) and the punishment for defamation is covered under Section 500 of IPC.
Jul 18, 2023 · Chapter XXI of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 containing Sections 499-502 deals with the provisions and punishments related to offence of “Defamation”. Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code defines defamation with four Explanations and ten exceptions and a number of illustrations.
Mar 11, 2024 · To illuminate the contours of defamation, Section 499 is accompanied by four explanatory clauses: Defamation of the Dead: Extending protection even posthumously, defamation against deceased individuals is actionable if it injures the sentiments of their kin.
