Can Kharagpur police book me for spreading rumours during elections under West Bengal law?
AS Asked by Ashok Yadav from India
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Spreading rumours during elections in Kharagpur 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 Kharagpur 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 Kharagpur. The Calcutta High Court has cautioned that action must not stifle legitimate political speech in Kharagpur.
Complaints can be lodged with the Kharagpur election officer and cyber crime cell. The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 provides for awareness campaigns to counter election rumours in Kharagpur.
False FIRs for political rumour-mongering can be challenged before the Calcutta High Court.
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