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The Meghalaya Assembly Proceedings (Protection of Publication) Act, 1977

The Meghalaya Assembly Proceedings (Protection of Publication) Act, 1977

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The Meghalaya Assembly Proceedings (Protection of Publication) Act, 1977, regulates the public reporting of legislative discussions. It applies to journalists, newspapers, news agencies, and radio broadcasters in India who report on the state assembly. The law protects these individuals from civil or criminal legal liability for publishing or broadcasting substantially true accounts of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly proceedings. This protection is valid as long as the reporting is done without malice and serves the public interest. This law matters because it safeguards press freedom, ensuring citizens stay informed about their government's actions without fear of legal retaliation.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Publication of reports of the Assembly proceedings privileged.
  4. 4. Act also to apply to Assembly proceedings broadcast by wireless telegraphy.

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