Under Section 320 1 Cr P C for defamation except such cases as are specified against section 500 of ...........

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 Trials

Under Section 320( 1) Cr. P.C. for defamation, except such cases as are specified against section 500 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) in column 1 of the Table under sub-section(2), which section of IPC is applicable?

500

503

505

504

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Explanation:

- Section 320(1) of Cr.P.C. allows certain offences to be compounded (settled). For defamation, it refers to "except such cases as are specified against section 500 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)".

- Section 500 IPC deals specifically with punishment for defamation.

- Section 503 IPC is about criminal intimidation, not defamation.

- Section 504 IPC addresses intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace, distinct from defamation.

- Section 505 IPC relates to statements conducing to public mischief, not specifically defamation.

Correct Answer: Option 1 - 500