Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) - DEFAMATION

Pakistan Penal Code (PPC)

DEFAMATION

Code No.499

Defamation

Imputation of truth which public good requires to be made or published Public conduct of public servants Conduct of any person touching any public question Publication of reports of proceedings of Courts Merits of case decided in Court or conduct of witnesses and other concerned Merits of public performance Censure passed in good faith by person having lawful authority over another Accusation preferred in good faith to authorized person

Imputation made in good faith by person for protection of his or other's interest Caution Intended for good of person to whom conveyed or for public good.

Code No.500

Punishment for defamation

Code No.501

Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory

Code No.502

Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter