The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 501 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever prints or engraves any matter, knowing or having good reason to believe that such matter is defamatory of any person, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Para I: Punishment--Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both--Non-cognizable--Bailable--Triable by Court of Session--Compoundable by the person defamed. Para II: Punishment--Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both--Non-cognizable--Bailable--Triable by Magistrate of the first class--Non-compoundable.