Can Gaya police book me for spreading rumours during elections under Bihar law?
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Spreading rumours during elections in Gaya can attract prosecution under the Bihar Rent Control Act 2017 alongside the Representation of the People Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The Patna High Court has directed Gaya police to act against deliberate rumour-mongering that disrupts electoral process.
The Bihar Rent Control Act 2017 may empower the district magistrate to issue prohibitory orders and order content takedown in Gaya. The Patna High Court has cautioned that action must not stifle legitimate political speech in Gaya.
Complaints can be lodged with the Gaya election officer and cyber crime cell. The Bihar Rent Control Act 2017 provides for awareness campaigns to counter election rumours in Gaya.
False FIRs for political rumour-mongering can be challenged before the Patna High Court.
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