Dissemination of rumours, etc.

Whoever— (a) makes any speech, or (b) by words, whether spoken or written, or by signs or by visible or audible representations or otherwise publishes any statement, rumour or report, which is prejudicial to the security of the State or the maintenance of public order, or tends to overthrow the State, or undermines friendly relations with foreign states, or results in public annoyance, decency or morality, or amounts to contempt of Court, defamation or incitement to an offence, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.