7-Year Jail, Rs 10 Lakh Fine: Karnataka Targets Fake News with Tough New Bill

The Karnataka government has proposed the Karnataka Misinformation and Fake News (Prohibition) Bill, 2025, introducing severe penalties for spreading false information on social media. This includes jail sentences and substantial fines. A new regulatory body will oversee compliance, alongside swift judicial processes to address violations effectively.

Supreme Court Fines West Bengal Government Rs 10 Lakh for Delaying Pension Payment to Retired Employee

New Delhi: On 19th Feb, The Supreme Court ordered the West Bengal government to pay a fine of Rs 10 lakh to a retired government employee who has not received his full retirement benefits even after 18 years. The employee, who retired in 2007, has been getting only a provisional pension while waiting for his dues.