Can Dindigul police book me for spreading rumours during elections under Tamil Nadu law?
RA Asked by Rakesh Jha from India
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Spreading rumours during elections in Dindigul can attract prosecution under the Tamil Nadu Rent Control Act 1960 alongside the Representation of the People Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The Madras High Court has directed Dindigul police to act against deliberate rumour-mongering that disrupts electoral process.
The Tamil Nadu Rent Control Act 1960 may empower the district magistrate to issue prohibitory orders and order content takedown in Dindigul. The Madras High Court has cautioned that action must not stifle legitimate political speech in Dindigul.
Complaints can be lodged with the Dindigul election officer and cyber crime cell. The Tamil Nadu Rent Control Act 1960 provides for awareness campaigns to counter election rumours in Dindigul.
False FIRs for political rumour-mongering can be challenged before the Madras High Court.
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