Under Section 320 1 Cr P C for printing or engraving matter knowing it to be defamatory which sectio...........

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 Trials

Under Section 320(1) Cr. P.C. for printing or engraving matter, knowing it to be defamatory, which section of IPC is applicable?

500

501

505

506

- Section 320(1) of the Cr. P.C. lists offences compoundable with the permission of the court.

- For "printing or engraving defamatory matter knowing it to be defamatory," the relevant section of the IPC is being asked.

- Option 1: 500 – Deals with general punishment for defamation, not specifically about printing or engraving.

- Option 2: 501 – This specifically punishes printing or engraving defamatory material with knowledge of its content.

- Option 3: 505 – Offence relates to statements creating public mischief, not specifically defamation.

- Option 4: 506 – Punishment for criminal intimidation, not related to defamation.

Correct Answer: Option 2 – 501

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