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.

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