Digital rights organization SFLC.in has criticized the draft Karnataka Misinformation and Fake News Bill, 2025, which proposes jail terms of 2–7 years for sharing “fake” or “misleading” social media content. The Bill also plans to create a “Fake News on Social Media Regulatory Authority” to monitor online speech.
SFLC.in warned that the Bill could be a framework for authorities to practice regulatory control and issue blocking orders.
“Instead of opting for a punitive approach to combat misinformation and fake news, SFLC.in urges the Karnataka government to reconsider various provisions of the Bill as per the prevailing constitutional law jurisprudence in India,” urged SFLC.in.
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SFLC.in Warns Karnataka Fake News Bill Endangers Free Speech
