SECTION 500 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for defamation
Description
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! Defamation in any other case! | Simple Imprisonment for 2 Years or Fine or Both! Simple Imprisonment for 2 Years or Fine or Both! | Non-Cognizable! Non-Cognizable! | Bailable! Bailable! | Court of Session! 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! Defamation in any other case!
Punishment : Simple Imprisonment for 2 Years or Fine or Both! Simple Imprisonment for 2 Years or Fine or Both!
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable! Non-Cognizable!
Bail : Bailable! Bailable!
Triable : Court of Session! Magistrate First Class!
