Can Imphal police book me for spreading rumours during elections under Manipur law?
RO Asked by Rohit Deshmukh from India
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Spreading rumours during elections in Imphal can attract prosecution under the Manipur Rent Control Act 2013 alongside the Representation of the People Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The Manipur High Court has directed Imphal police to act against deliberate rumour-mongering that disrupts electoral process.
The Manipur Rent Control Act 2013 may empower the district magistrate to issue prohibitory orders and order content takedown in Imphal. The Manipur High Court has cautioned that action must not stifle legitimate political speech in Imphal.
Complaints can be lodged with the Imphal election officer and cyber crime cell. The Manipur Rent Control Act 2013 provides for awareness campaigns to counter election rumours in Imphal.
False FIRs for political rumour-mongering can be challenged before the Manipur High Court.
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