Kerala's Proposed Amendment to curb online abuse is eerie in its similarity to the unconstitutional S.66A

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We wrote to the Government of Kerala cautioning them about the free speech risks that could arise from their proposed amendment of the Kerala Police Act, 2011. Our main recommendation was that any such amendment go through sufficient legal scrutiny and public consultation.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://internetfreedom.in/keralas-proposed-amendment-to-curb-online-abuse-is-eerie-in-its-similarity-to-the-unconstitutional-s-66a/
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Since cyber bullying can be punished using existing legal provisions, how will the proposed amendment in Kerala curb such crimes using an overworked police force? Is there some clarity on whom and all were consulted before announcing such an amendment?

Why are state governments sharing official info through social media? What exactly is the legal framework around this practice?

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