Can Asansol police book me for spreading rumours during elections under West Bengal law?

Spreading rumours during elections in Asansol can attract prosecution under the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 alongside the Representation of the People Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The Calcutta High Court has directed Asansol police to act against deliberate rumour-mongering that disrupts electoral process. The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 may empower the district magistrate to issue prohibitory orders and order content takedown in Asansol. The Calcutta High Court has cautioned that action must not stifle legitimate political speech in Asansol. Complaints can be lodged with the Asansol election officer and cyber crime cell. The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 provides for awareness campaigns to counter election rumours in Asansol. False FIRs for political rumour-mongering can be challenged before the Calcutta High Court.