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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which of the following amounts to defamation-

Under Explanation 2 to section 356(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 499 IPC), an imputation may amount to defamation even when directed against a…

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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which of the following amounts to defamation-

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Under Explanation 2 to section 356(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 499 IPC), an imputation may amount to defamation even when directed against a company, association, or collection of persons as such, whereas the other listed situations, such as fair caution, lawful censure, and reporting of court proceedings, are recognised Exceptions that do not amount to defamation.

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