Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter
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Summary
If a person sells or offers for sale any printed or engraved item knowing it contains defamatory matter, they face criminal punishment. The rule applies when the seller knows the material will harm someone's reputation and makes it available for sale. Punishment is simple imprisonment for up to two years, or a fine, or both.
Example
Priya prints leaflets falsely accusing a shopkeeper of theft and sells them at a market, knowing they are defamatory. She can be punished with simple imprisonment for up to two years, or fined, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever 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.
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