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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the offence of defamation relates to harming

Defamation under section 356(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 499 IPC) concerns imputations intended or known, or reasonably believed, to harm a…

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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the offence of defamation relates to harming

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Defamation under section 356(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 499 IPC) concerns imputations intended or known, or reasonably believed, to harm a person’s reputation, subject to the statutory exceptions. Harm to property or a family relationship is not itself the defining injury. Defamation can also concern a company, association or collection of persons under the statutory explanation.

Section 356(2) adds community service as a punishment alternative to simple imprisonment, fine or both.

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