Under section 499 of Indian Penal Code how many exceptions are provided for the offence of defamation? 

Solution

    As per s. 499 of IPC the offence of defamation is subjected to 10 exceptions as follows-       I.        Imputation of truth     II.        Public good    III.        Public conduct of public servant;   IV.        Conduct of any person touching any public question;     V.        Publication of reports of proceedings of courts;   VI.        Merits of the case decided in court or conduct of witnesses and others concerned;   VII.        Merits of public performance; VIII.        Censure passed in good faith by person having lawful authority over another;   IX.        Accusation preferred in good faith to authorized person; and Imputation made in good faith by person for protection of his or other's interests.