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    In which one of the following cases Section 499 and Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 have been recently declared Constitutional by the Supre
    Question

    In which one of the following cases Section 499 and Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 have been recently declared Constitutional by the Supreme Court?

    A.

    Subramaniam Swamy Vs Union of India

    B.

    Rajkumar Gupta Vs Union of India

    C.

    Janet Jaypaul Vs SRM University

    D.

    Abhay Singh Vs State of U.P.

    Correct option is A


    Sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deal with defamation and its punishment. In Subramanian Swamy vs Union of India (2016), the Supreme Court upheld the Constitutionality of these Sections, stating that the right to reputation is an integral part of Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty).
    Information Booster:
    The Court ruled that the defamation laws under Sections 499 and 500 are necessary to maintain individual dignity and do not violate the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a).
    Additional Information:
    · Option (b), (c), (d): These cases did not pertain to the Constitutionality of Sections 499 and 500 IPC.

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