Description of IPC Section 500
According to section 500 of Indian penal code, Whoever defames another shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defamation against the President or the Vice-president or the Governor of a State or Administrator of a Union Territory or a Minister in respect of his conduct in the discharge of his public functions when instituted upon a complaint made by the Public Prosecutor | Simple Imprisonment for 2 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Court of Session |
| Defamation in any other case | Simple Imprisonment for 2 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Defamation against the President or the Vice-president or the Governor of a State or Administrator of a Union Territory or a Minister in respect of his conduct in the discharge of his public functions when instituted upon a complaint made by the Public Prosecutor
Punishment : Simple Imprisonment for 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
Offence : Defamation in any other case
Punishment : Simple Imprisonment for 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
FAQ's on IPC Section 500
What offence is defined under IPC 500?
IPC 500 Offence: Defamation against the President or the Vice-president or the Governor of a State or Administrator of a Union Territory or a Minister in respect of his conduct in the discharge of his public functions when instituted upon a complaint made by the Public Prosecutor.
What is the punishment for IPC 500 Case?
The punishment for IPC 500 is Simple Imprisonment for 2 Years or Fine or Both.
Is IPC 500 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 500 is a Non-Cognizable.
How to file/defend your case for IPC 500 offence?
Use LawRato for filing/defending your case under IPC 500 with the help of best criminal lawyers near you.
Is IPC 500 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 500 is a Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 500 be tried?
IPC 500 is tried in the court of Court of Session.
Legal Questions Answered by Top Lawyers on IPC 500
mere upr ipc500 complaint court me h kya main govt job join kr skti hu
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First of all it must be a complaint case therefore you need not worry as it is not easy to prove 500 IPC. Defamation case can be compromised out of court too. For further information you are free to contact us. We will help you come out of it.
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Some people made a false complaint against Managing committee of society very well knows the facts ..They said elections were never held and committe was illegal..while they , forget participating or voting in elections ,some of them were even elected and ran society operations..some even presided over elections as were a part of old m.c . But they a clerk in dy registrar office and got an incorrect order against M.C which stated distorted facts . We had all records of elections, their several signatures on proceeding book ,several video recordings of elections and subsequent meetings etc .we challenged the incorrect order and got a positive order from Joint District registrar court in our favor. Meanwhile these Disputants went to media and made extremely defamatory statements about us ..ie. gifting fsi of society to builder..illega committee...in several newspapers .Hence we filed defamation case and got issue process order based on evidence .what else can be done?
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you don't have to do anything
now the prosecution will handle it.
the investigation report will be submitted by the investigation officer, charges will be framed and trial will commence.
you may have to assist the prosecution in leading evidence
then arguments will take place and judgment will be passed
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Advocate Mrinalika Devarapalli
Fort, Mumbai
Nov'17,Refer to the FIR, I was arrested under ipc 500, 509&I.T act 67 & jailed me5days(3days in lock up(they all the police officers hit me badly my back born and head and foot, I reccently done a spinal surgery for spinal decompression behalf of this as per medical records i am 40% physical handicaped, i having hearing loss and locomotor now, similarly the petitioner girl also came to lock up and slap my face and two days in sub jail) further i got bail by a police officer refered by an Advocate with cordination of my parents with a 50k bail bond agreement. Further i enquired about my case in the same court i understood police submitted Final report(added the accused is a kingpin of sex racket world wide) to JFCM I did uploaded the pettioner group normal pic in whats up profile and one of her friend chat with me is this u and available for sxx,thts the main reasons to start the issue.what is the next legal procedures, how to escape from this issue?
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Since you have already bailed out, it will take much time to number the case and proceedings trial. You will have to meet a reputed criminal lawyer by the time, with copy of FIR. You can further complain in police complaint cell also
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Advocate Abdul Shukoor
Kacherippadi, Manjeri
What are the chances of someone getting bail if they are charged with IPC 354D, 500 and 120b
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Contact a good Advocate to handle your case. Not a very complecsted case at all. You will get Bail . The only issue is, make sure at trial that the witness shall be in your favour. Make a good cross examination.
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