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.