SHORT ANSWER:
Defamation in India can lead to both civil and criminal penalties.
DETAILS:
- Civil defamation can result in monetary damages awarded to the victim.
- Criminal defamation is punishable under Section 499 and Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Criminal defamation can lead to imprisonment for up to two years or a fine, or both.
SOURCE:
- Indian Penal Code (IPC)
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