Karnataka's draft law proposes up to 7 years jail terms for fake news, raising free speech concerns amid India's 1 billion internet users.

• Bill targets fake news, anti-feminist content, and superstition without clear definitions, risking subjective enforcement.
• Activists warn of censorship, selective prosecution for memes or honest mistakes, and vague legal boundaries.
• Experts fear conflicting state rules could complicate compliance for tech firms and fuel regulatory chaos.