The Jammu and Kashmir Legislature Proceedings (Protection of Publications) Act, 1960

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This Act protects the press from civil and criminal liabilities for publishing substantially true reports of Jammu and Kashmir State Legislature proceedings in newspapers or newsprints, extending to the entire state and applying to all periodicals containing public news or comments, thereby ensuring freedom of information about legislative business while maintaining accountability through accurate reporting standards.

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1. Short title and extent
2. Definition
3. Publication of reports of proceedings of the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislature privileged
4. Act also to apply to proceedings of the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislature broadcast by wireless telegraphy

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