Article 451 — Publication of Inaccurate or Forbidden Reports of

Proceedings. (1) Whoever publishes information, a note, a precis or a report which is inaccurate or distorted concerning judicial cases which are adjourned, proceeding or pending, is punishable with fine not exceeding five hundred Birr, or, in more serious cases, especially those likely to perturb public opinion or to cause injury to another, with simple imprisonment not exceeding six months. (2) Publication forbidden by law or by order of the Court is punishable under the relevant special provision (Art. 435). Where the publication is unlawful, inaccurate and intentional, the Court shall increase the sentence in accordance with the provisions relating to concurrence (Art. 184).