'A' in good faith says of a book published by 'Z' that Z's book is indecent, 'Z' must be a man of impure mind. Is this defamation punishable u/s 500 of IPC?
Verified Answer
A. Yes, because theopinion respects "Z"s character
B. No, because it falls within one of the exceptions of Section 499 of IPC
C. No, because it is slander
D. No, because it has not been repeated
Explanation:
Section 499 of the IPC defines defamation and provides exceptions. If the statement is made 'in good faith' for public good or protection of interest, it may fall under one of the exceptions, thus not being punishable.