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      Question

      Under theBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which of the

      following constitutes an act of defamation?
      A Publishing or speaking words or representations with the intent to harm the reputation of a person Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Publishing words or signs without any intention to harm another person’s reputation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Making statements that praise the individual in question Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Expressing honest criticism in a private setting Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Making an imputation that is known to be true and is published in good faith Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Explanation:  Section 356 (1) Whoever, by words either spoken or intended to be read, or by signs or by visible representations, makes or publishes in any manner, 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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