US EditionBill Providing for Penalty and Imprisonment for Hate Speech, Hate Crime Tabled in Karnataka sAssembly Amidst Resistance by BJP
- The Karnataka government tabled the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crime Bill in the state Assembly on December 10, 2025.
- The bill includes penalties of up to Rs one lakh and imprisonment of up to 10 years for hate speech and crimes aimed at inciting enmity.
- Opposition members, particularly from the BJP, opposed the bill vociferously during the Assembly session.
- Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar remarked that hate speech is not acceptable in any civil society during discussions with reporters.
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Bill providing for penalty and imprisonment for hate speech, hate crime tabled in Karnataka sAssembly amidst resistance by BJP
The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, which prescribes penalty and imprisonment for hate crime, was tabled in the Assembly on Wednesday amid stern resistance by Opposition members. In all, 12 Bills were tabled in the House on Wednesday.
Explained: 10-Year Jail For Hate Speech In Karnataka Under Proposed Law
The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, has been tabled in the Winter Session of the Legislative Assembly in Belagavi, proposing a comprehensive standalone law aimed at curbing hate speech across the state.
Bill to prevent hate speech and hate crime tabled in Karnataka assembly
Belagavi: The Karnataka government on Wednesday tabled the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crime (Prevention) Bill in the state Assembly. The bill has a provision for a fine of up to Rs one lakh and a jail term up to 10 years. The bill was cleared by the state cabinet on December 4. According to the bill, any expression, which is made, published or circulated in words either spoken or written or by signs or by visible representations or through e…
Congress Government Tables Hate Speech Bill in Karnataka Assembly Amid Strong Opposition From BJP Leaders | 🗳️ LatestLY
The Congress-led government in Karnataka on Wednesday tabled the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2025, in the Assembly. State Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil presented the Bill amid strong opposition from BJP leaders. Afterwards, BJP members continued to protest its introduction. 🗳️ Congress Government Tables Hate Speech Bill in Karnataka Assembly Amid Strong Opposition From BJP Leaders.
Karnataka Tables Hate Speech Bill: Up to 10 Years Jail; BJP’s S Prakash Calls It ‘Vengeful’
In a significant legislative move, the Karnataka government has tabled a stringent Hate Speech Bill in the Belagavi assembly session, proposing severe penalties for offenders. Introduced by Home Minister G. Parameshwara, the bill mandates imprisonment of up to seven years and a fine of ₹50,000 for a first offence, escalating to 10 years in jail and a ₹1 lakh fine for repeat offenders. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly opposed the mov…
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