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    Question

    Under section 499 of Indian Penal Code how many

    exceptions are provided for the offence of defamation? 
    A 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    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.

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