New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday introduced the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, in Lok Sabha.
The proposed bill, which has been referred to the Standing Committee for review, contains a provision under section 195 that deals with those spreading ‘fake news or misleading information’ jeopardising the sovereignty and security of India shall be punished for up to three years of imprisonment.
Section 195 (1) d reads, “…makes or publishes false or misleading information jeopardising the sovereignty unity and integrity or security of India, shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.”
The section is contained under Chapter 11 of the newly proposed bill under ‘Of Offences against the Public Tranquility’ under the subject of ‘Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration.’
The provisions related to ‘Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration’ were under Section 153B of the Indian Penal Code.
Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday introduced three Bills in Lok Sabha that aimed at giving justice and protecting the rights given to Indian citizens by Constitution.
