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OF PUBLICATION) ACT, 1961

The Gujarat Legislative Assembly Proceedings (Protection of Publication) Act, 1961

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This law protects newspapers from being sued for publishing reports about the proceedings of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly. It applies to any printed periodical that covers public news. The main purpose is to ensure that journalists can report on government activities without fear of legal trouble, provided their reports are substantially true. However, this protection does not apply if the publication is proven to be malicious or if the content is not in the public interest. This balance allows for open reporting on state governance while preventing false or harmful misinformation.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title and extent.
  3. 2. Definition.
  4. 3. Publication of reports of Assembly proceedings privileged.

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