Section 502: Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter

Q: What does Section 502 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 502 IPC pertains to "Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 502 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter.

Q: Is Section 502 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 502 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 502 IPC?

धारा 502 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 502 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 502 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter.

Q: What is Dhara 502 IPC?

Dhara 502 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 502 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 502 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter.

Q: How to cite Section 502 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 502, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, 1860, § 502 (India).

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The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter XXI — Of Defamation

Section 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.