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| (1) Where there is published in any newspaper any false statement concerning for relating to,
| | (a) the utterances or activities at an election of any candidate, or any recognized political party or independent group which is contesting such election; or | | |
| | (b) the conduct or management of such election by such candidate, or any such recognized political party, or independent group, | | |
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| (2) In this section, the term "newspaper" includes any journal, magazine, pamphlet or other publication. |
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