Knowledge Nugget | Defamation and free speech: Where does the law draw the line?
The recent Maharashtra government panel recommendation to specifically address defamatory social media posts in the criminal code has sparked debate. According to the source, the panel has suggested a change to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the country's criminal code, to better regulate online defamatory content. However, the recommendation has been met with skepticism, especially as the government faces criticism over student-led protests against exam integrity and school quality.
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