Indian Penal Code : Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory. Indian Bare Acts :

Indian Penal Code,1860

Act No : 45

Section : Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory.

501. Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory.--Whoever prints or engraves any matter, knowing or having good reasonto believe that such matter is defamatory of any person, shall bepunished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to twoyears, or with fine, or with both.