Section 501Central Act
Section 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.
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