Indian Penal Code (IPC) S. 500. Punishment for defamation.
500. Punishment for defamation.—Whoever defames another shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
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Cognizable or not? |
Non-cognizable |
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Whether Bailable? |
Bailable |
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Compoundable or not? |
Compoundable by the person defamed [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)]; Compoundable (with permission of court) by the person defamed [Defamation against the President or the Vice-President or the Governor of a State or the Administrator of a Union territory or a Minister in respect of his public functions when instituted upon a complaint made by the Public Prosecutor]. |
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Triable by whom? |
Court of Session |
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