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Criminal and Civil Law · Legal Glossary

Defamation

मानहानि

Definition

Defamation generally means making or publishing an imputation concerning a person with the intention, knowledge or reason to believe that it will harm that person’s reputation, subject to statutory exceptions. Civil remedies may also be available.

Relevant Laws & Sections

  • Section 356, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Official Sources

Plain-language explanation only. Check the linked official text and current court rules for your situation.