Summary:
The Gujarat government is set to present a bill that is expected to curb the spread of hate messages on social media. The aim is to draw up an act that will penalise those spreading hate messages on social media against gods, religions, government, public figures, individuals, parties or ogranisations. Under the act, police will be given the power to take action against those generating and spreading hate messages. According to sources in the Home department, "This act will curb hate messages against politicians as well. The bill will be tabled in the upcoming Budget session of the Assembly..