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    Question

    Under the Indian Penal Code, a person is said to defame

    another if they__________
    A Make an imputation concerning any person by words spoken only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Make or publish an imputation intending to harm the person's reputation, except in cases provided under exceptions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Use signs or visible representations only to harm a person's reputation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Make imputations without any intention or knowledge of causing harm to the person's reputation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Publish any imputation without knowing it would harm the person's reputation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    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.

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