Section 502 IPC Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter

Section 502 of Indian Penal Code 1860: Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter

Whoever sells or offers for sale any printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter, knowing that it contains such matter, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

 

Indian Penal Code 1860

Section 491 Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person

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Section 501 Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory

Section 502 Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter