PPC Section 500 | Punishment for defamation:

PPC Section 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 

[Provided that the originator of the defamatory imputation shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine which shall not be less than one hundred thousand rupees, or with both.

Explanation.__ “Originator” means the initiator of a defamatory imputation

Offence Cognizance Summons/-Warrant Bailable/-NotBailable Punishment Triable By
Defamation Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant .. Bailable.. imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both, and in case of originator the imprisonment of either description for 5 years, or fine, or both. Court of Session
Offence: Bailable.. --- Defamation
Punishment--- imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both, and in case of originator the imprisonment of either description for 5 years, or fine, or both.
Accused POLICE Police Officer

Explanation of PPC Section 500

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