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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, an imputation in the form of an alternative or expressed…

Explanation 3 to section 356(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Explanation 3 to section 499 IPC) expressly provides that an imputation made as an alternative…

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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, an imputation in the form of an alternative or expressed ironically may do which of the following?

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Explanation 3 to section 356(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Explanation 3 to section 499 IPC) expressly provides that an imputation made as an alternative or expressed ironically may amount to defamation. The form of expression does not immunize a reputational allegation: the other elements, including the relevant intent or knowledge and harm to reputation, and the statutory exceptions still matter.

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