Section 9: Glorification of an offence

9. Glorification of an offence.— (1) Whoever prepares or disseminates information, through any information system or device, with the intent to glorify an offence relating to terrorism, or any person convicted of a crime relating to terrorism, or activities of proscribed organizations or individuals or groups shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or with fine which may extend to ten million rupees or with both. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section “glorification” includes depiction of any form of praise or celebration in a desirable manner.

Effective date: 2016-08-18

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