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Section 499 IPC: Accusation to Lawful Authority Not Defamatory
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- Kishore Balkrishna Nand Vs State Of Maharashtra & Anr (Supreme Court of India)
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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...
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