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    Question

    A says— "Z is an honest man; he never stole B's

    watch"; intending to cause it to be believed that Z did steal B's watch. This is an example of which offense?
    A Forgery Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Allegation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Defamation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Criminal insult Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Conspiracy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    IPC Section 499. Defamation:  Whoever, 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. Illustrations (a) A says— "Z is an honest man; he never stole B's watch"; intending to cause it to be believed that Z did steal B's watch. This is defamation, unless it fall within one of the exceptions.

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