New Delhi (ILNS): Kerala BJP president K Surendran has decided to approach the Kerala High Court, seeking to withdraw the Kerala Police Act Amendment.
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has signed the Kerala Police Act Amendment Ordinance proposed by the state government to prevent cyber attacks against women and children, fake propaganda and hate speech on social media which the Opposition had alleged would curtail freedom of expression.
Section 118 A has been added which stipulates either imprisonment for up to five years or a fine of up to Rs 10,000 or both to those who produce, publish or disseminate content through any means of communication with an intention to intimidate, insult or defame any person through social media.