Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with:
Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 499 IPC) deals with defamation. It covers making or publishing an imputation about a person with the…
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Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with:
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Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 499 IPC) deals with defamation. It covers making or publishing an imputation about a person with the specified intention or knowledge that it will harm that person's reputation. The provision also contains exceptions, so a harmful statement is not automatically criminal defamation in every circumstance.
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