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    Question

    Under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),

    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. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Publishing a substantially true report of the proceedings of the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT). Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Making a sarcastic and mocking imputation about a person's character, intending it to be understood ironically to lower their credit. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Cautioning a family member against a particular stockbroker in good faith for their financial protection. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Accusing a person of a crime they actually committed, where such accusation is for the public good. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    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 anyone's watch," while knowing Suresh is a thief, the ironic use of "honest" does not save the speaker from liability.

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