Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory
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Summary
Printing or engraving material that is defamatory of a person, when done knowing or having good reason to believe it is defamatory, is an offence. The person responsible can be punished with simple imprisonment for up to two years, or with a fine, or with both.
Example
Meera prints a leaflet accusing Ravi of stealing from a shop. If Meera knew or had good reason to believe the allegation would defame Ravi, she could face simple imprisonment for up to two years, or a fine, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever prints or engraves any matter, knowing or having good reason to believe that such matter is defamatory of any person, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
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