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SECTION 502 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter
Last Updated: 01 Sep, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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Description of IPC Section 502
According to section 502 of Indian penal code, Whoever sells or offers for sale any printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter, knowing that it contains such matter, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
IPC 502 in Simple Words
If someone knowingly sells or offers for sale any printed or engraved material containing defamatory content, they can be punished with up to two years of simple imprisonment, a fine, or both.
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| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter, knowing it to contain such matter 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 |
| Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter, knowing it to contain such matter in any other case | Simple Imprisonment for 2 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter, knowing it to contain such matter 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 : Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter, knowing it to contain such matter in any other case
Punishment : Simple Imprisonment for 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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FAQ's on IPC Section 502
What offence is defined under IPC 502?
IPC 502 Offence: Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter, knowing it to contain such matter 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 502 Case?
The punishment for IPC 502 is Simple Imprisonment for 2 Years or Fine or Both.
Is IPC 502 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 502 is a Non-Cognizable.
How to file/defend your case for IPC 502 offence?
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Is IPC 502 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 502 is a Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 502 be tried?
IPC 502 is tried in the court of Court of Session.
