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The M.P. Vidhan Sabha Karyawahi (Prakashan Ka Paritran) Adhiniyam, 1973

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The Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Karyawahi (Prakashan Ka Paritran) Adhiniyam, 1973 provides legal protection to individuals and media entities that publish or broadcast reports of the proceedings of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Extending throughout the state, it covers newspapers, news agencies, and wireless broadcasting services. The law grants immunity from both civil and criminal court proceedings for releasing substantially truthful accounts of assembly sessions, provided the publication is not motivated by malice and is intended for the public good. It matters because it protects press freedom and ensures public transparency in legislative matters.

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

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