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

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

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This Act protects journalists, broadcasters, and news agencies in Jammu and Kashmir from civil or criminal lawsuits when reporting on Legislative Assembly proceedings. It applies to anyone publishing substantially true reports in newspapers or broadcasting them over the radio. By shielding reporters from legal liability, provided their reports are honest, made without malice, and serve the public interest, this law ensures the public remains informed about their government activities. It matters because it safeguards press freedom, allowing media outlets to report on legislative debates truthfully and transparently. This enables citizens to hold representatives accountable without the press fearing legal retaliation.

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  1. 1. Short title and extent.
  2. 2. Definition.
  3. 3. Publication of reports of proceedings of the Legislative Assembly of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir privileged.
  4. 4. Act also to apply to proceedings of the Legislative Assembly of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir broadcast by

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