Answer-Under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which of the following scenarios would...

Correct Answer 3 Under Explanation 3 of Section 356, BNS, the law explicitly clarifies that an imputation may amount to defamation even if it is expressed ironically . For example, if a person says, Oh, Suresh is a very honest man he never stole anyones watch, while knowing Suresh is a thief, the ironic use of honest does not save the speaker from liability.

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Under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BN

S , 2023, which of the following scenarios would NOT qualify as an exception to the offense of Defamation?

A Publicly criticizing the conduct of an officer in the discharge of their public functions.

B Publishing a substantially true report of the proceedings of the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT).

C Making a sarcastic and mocking imputation about a person's character, intending it to be understood ironically to lower their credit.

D Cautioning a family member against a particular stockbroker in good faith for their financial protection.

E Accusing a person of a crime they actually committed, where such accusation is for the public good.

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