IPC · XXI — OF DEFAMATION

Section 501. Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

501. Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory . — Whoever prints or engraves any matter, knowing or having good reason to believe that such matter is defamatory of any person, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

Source: India Code