How does Uttarakhand law address fake news circulation in Haldwani?

Fake news circulation in Haldwani is addressed under the Uttarakhand Rent Control Act 2011 alongside provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rumour-mongering and public mischief. The Uttarakhand High Court has directed Haldwani police to act swiftly against deliberate fake news that incites public disorder. The Uttarakhand Rent Control Act 2011 may empower the district magistrate in Haldwani to order takedown of fake news content. The Uttarakhand High Court has balanced free speech with public order, requiring that action under the Uttarakhand Rent Control Act 2011 is proportionate and not arbitrary. Complaints can be lodged with the Haldwani cyber crime cell for digital fake news. The Uttarakhand Rent Control Act 2011 also provides for awareness campaigns to combat misinformation in Haldwani. False FIRs targeting journalists for reporting in Haldwani can be challenged before the Uttarakhand High Court.