IPC Section 501: Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory
Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Chapter 21: Defamation
Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
Now BNS 356(3) (changed). IPC → BNS converter
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.
CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE
Para I
Punishment-Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both-Non-cognizable-Bailable-Triable by Court of Session-Compoundable by the person defamed.
Para II
Punishment-Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both-Non-cognizable-Bailable-Triable by Magistrate of the first class-Non-compoundable.
Bare act text for reference, current to 30 June 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.