Nepal: Analysis Shows Social Media Bill Highly Problematical
2 days ago · The Centre for Law and Democracy (CLD) today released its analysis of Nepal’s Social Media Act (Bill) 2081, which was tabled in parliament in late January 2025. The Bill has multiple problems when assessed against international standards on freedom of expression, including that the extensive regulatory powers in the Bill are all exercised by ...
Key Highlights and Implications of the Social Media Bill 2081 BS …
5 days ago · Nepal’s regulation of social media has historically been fragmented and largely ineffective, relying on a variety of legislation that were not designed to target the unique problems and opportunities of social media. The first such legislation that partly affected social media was the Electronic Transactions Act (ETA) 2063 BS (2008 AD ...
No objection from opposition parties as government introduces Social …
5 days ago · Using social media to harass, torment, threaten, embarrass, insult, dehumanise or spread rumours and imitate someone’s voice will make the offender liable to two years in prison or a fine of up to Rs300,000. The bill says anyone who ‘hacks’ someone’s social media account will be imprisoned for up to three years and fined up to Rs1.5 ...
Social Media Bill to be revised before endorsement, say members …
4 days ago · The Social Media Bill, tabled by the government in both Houses at different times for deliberation, uses vague and broad provisions. The use of terms such as ‘wrong intent’ and ‘content against national interest’ can grant authorities arbitrary power to suppress critical voices against the administration on social media.
Social Media Bill – 2081 registered, punishment proposals
Jan 29, 2025 · The Social Media Bill 2081 has been registered at the National Assembly on Magh 15, 2081 to regulate social networking platforms. Communication Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung registered the bill which will convert to Social Media Act – 2081 after approval.
Nepal's social media bill raises free speech concerns
02/13/2025 February 13, 2025. Critics argue that Nepal's proposed social media bill could stifle free speech, with provisions that grant the government sweeping powers to regulate online content.
Bill to regulate social media raises risk of free speech and free …
Feb 3, 2025 · The K. P. Sharma Oli government’s move to enact new laws in Nepal to regulate social media has met with fierce criticism, with free speech advocates warning of serious implications for freedom ...
Resistance against social media bill continues to build
Jan 30, 2025 · The Social Media Bill aimed at regulating social media content has landed in controversy as stakeholders say several of its provisions pose threat to free speech and press freedom. ... national unity and security of Nepal will be imprisoned for up to five years or fined up to Rs500,000, or both, the bill further states. ...
Social Media Regulation Bill: Up to 5 Years Jail & Rs1.5M Fine
Jan 29, 2025 · The Government of Nepal has introduced the Social Media Regulation Bill 2081, which proposes several penalties, including hefty fines and jail terms, for social media platforms and their users. The bill was tabled in the National Assembly on Tuesday by government spokesperson and Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi ...
Social Media Bill 2081: Nepal Govt Goes Strict for Social Medias
Jan 30, 2025 · Individuals operating social media platforms in Nepal without authorization or in violation of a ban could face fines of up to Rs. 2.5 million. Similarly, those engaging in activities harmful to national interests may be sentenced to up to five years in prison, fined up to Rs. 500,000, or both.