What's your legal opinion on the potential liability under the Indian Penal Code for spreading false information about COVID-19?
Spreading false information about COVID-19 can potentially attract liability under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), Section 269 (negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life), and Section 505 (statements conducing to public mischief). The severity of the punishment would depend on the specific circumstances of the case.