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Defamation: Understanding, Incidents, Legal Framework, and Recent Cases in India Defamation, a legal concept deeply ingrained in the fabric of societies worldwide, serves to protect individuals' reputations from false and damaging statements. With roots in ancient legal systems, defamation laws have evolved over centuries to address the complexities of modern communication platforms. In this article, we delve into the definition, history, types, exceptions, punishment, and legal reforms pertaining to defamation in India, examining relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and comparing them with the proposed Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita Bill 2023. Definition of Defamation: Section 499 of the IPC defines defamation as the act of making false imputations concerning any person, intending to harm or knowing that such imputations will harm the reputation of that person. Both written (libel) and spoken (slander) statements fall under the purview of defamation. Brief History of Defamation...