AJK makes hostile and sectarian content more illegal
The administration of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has taken a noteworthy step by amending the law with the intention of preventing the spread of hostile and sectarian information. Such acts are now considered criminal violations under the amended law, which carries harsh penalties like up to 14 years in prison and a Rs50 million fine.
Cybercrimes now fall under the jurisdiction of the Penal Code, according to an advice released by the AJK Ministry of Law and Justice, Express News said. The advise highlights the government’s resolve to counteract hateful and sectarian online actions.
The advise states that there would be severe repercussions for posting unlawful content and encouraging hatred or sectarianism on social media sites. Following the latest changes, those who engage in these kinds of activities will face legal action under the Penal Code’s Sections 489 and 189.
The Ministry of Law and Justice made it clear that anybody convicted of these kinds of crimes might spend anything from three months to fourteen years behind bars. A monetary fine that could be anywhere from Rs50,000 to Rs5 million would also be inflicted on the offenders.
This severe approach highlights how seriously the AJK administration takes the effect that internet content has on social cohesion and general well-being.
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