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Decriminalising defamation in India

Understanding defamation Before starting with the topic “Decriminalizing Defamation in India” it is imperative to understand the meaning and concept of “defamation”. The word “defame” means “to harm the reputation of”. Defamation of a person is an offence punishable u/s 499-500 of the Indian Penal Code. The offence can be traced to violation of “right…

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