Indian Penal Code, 1860

Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter.—

Section

502

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

502. Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter.— 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.
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