Section 499 IPC: Accusation to Lawful Authority Not Defamatory

Kishore Balkrishna Nand Vs State Of Maharashtra & Anr (Supreme Court of India) Making accusation to relevant lawful authority would not constitute defamation under Section 499 of IPC Conclusion: In present facts of the case, the Hon’ble Supreme Court observed that it is not a defamation to prefer in good faith an accusation against any person to any of those who have lawful authority over that person with regard to the subject-matter of accusation. Facts: In present facts of the case, the appeal was made at the instance of the original accused summoned for the offence of defamation punis...