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    What constitutes defamation under the Bharatiya Nyaya

    Sanhita?
    A Making a harmless statement about a person Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Expressing personal opinions about public figures Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Criticizing someone’s actions without malicious intent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Reporting verified facts in the public interest Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Making or publishing an imputation with the intent to harm someone’s reputation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Section 356 Defamation: (1) Whoever, by words either spoken or intended to be read, or by signs or by visible representations, makes or publishes in any manner, any imputation concerning any person intending to harm, or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm, the reputation of such person, is said, except in the cases hereinafter excepted, to defame that person.

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