Rs 10000 fine, upto 3 months jail for insulting doctors on social media: Karnataka Govt Bill - Video
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Overview
Persons causing "intentional insult" to doctors either directly or indirectly through social media will now face penalty in Karnataka as the State Legislative Assembly has now passed the Karnataka Medical Registration and Certain Other Law (Amendment) Bill 2024.
As per the new amendments introduced by the Government, anyone found guilty of insulting a doctor directly, on social media or using unauthorised audio and video will be punished with a jail term extending up to three months or with a fine extending up to Rupees 10 thousand.
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With a Master's in Journalism and Mass Communication, Bhavika has honed her skills in Journalism and Media. In 2024, she joined Medical Dialogues to explore and contribute to the field of healthcare journalism, combining her passion for journalism with the critical domain of healthcare.
