BNS Section 357 – Punishment for defamation
Chapter 19: Criminal Intimidation Insult Annoyance Defamation ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 357
IPC S.500
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever defames another shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Simple imprisonment up to 2 years or fine or both. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
