Section 85 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: The Successor to IPC Section 498A on Domestic Cruelty
India is experiencing a profound change in the landscape in terms of law with the creation of the Bharatiya Nyaya…
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Karnataka Government’s New Anti-Fake News Law: Proposing 7-Year Jail Term and ₹10 Lakh Fine for Offenders
The government of Karnataka wants to come out with a strict new section to deal with fake news and misinformation with punishment going up to a maximum of 7 years in prison and a 10 lakh- rupee fine. The draft bill also seeks to create a regulatory office and special courts to check the accuracy of content in social media and the accountability that provokes the question of freedom of speech.