What is IPC Section 500 in BNS?

IPC Section 500 (500. Punishment for defamation.) now corresponds to BNS Section 356(2) — 356(2). The text is substantially unchanged.

The text is substantially unchanged

IPC Section 500 is now BNS Section 356(2)

500. Punishment for defamation.

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Old law

IPC §500

500. Punishment for defamation.

500. Whoever defames another shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

356(2)

356(2). Whoever defames another shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both, or with community service.