Answer-Under the BNS, a person is said to defame another if they__________

Section 356. DefamationWhoever, by words either spoken or intended to be read, or by signs or by visible representations, makes or publishes any imputation concerning any person intending to harm, or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm, the reputation of such person, is said, except in the cases hereinafter excepted, to defame that person.

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Under the BNS, a person is said to defame another if

they__________

A Make an imputation concerning any person by words spoken only

B Make or publish an imputation intending to harm the person's reputation, except in cases provided under exceptions

C Use signs or visible representations only to harm a person's reputation

D Make imputations without any intention or knowledge of causing harm to the person's reputation

E Publish any imputation without knowing it would harm the person's reputation

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Under the BNS, a person is said to defame another if

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