ART 199. El acusado por razón de injuria no será admitido á probar la verdad de las imputaciones, sino cuando éstas fueren dirigidas contra empleados públicos sobre hechos concernientes al ejercicio de su cargo, con arreglo á lo establecido en el artículo 587 del Código. En este caso será absuelto el acusado si probare la verdad del denuncio ó censura.
Ley 153 de 1887 →In force
Article 199
Ley 153 de 1887 · Que adiciona y reforma los Códigos nacionales, la ley 61 de 1886 y la 57 de 1887
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