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Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill 2025
December 10 , 2025
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- The Karnataka Cabinet approved this Bill, which will be tabled in the Winter session of the State legislature in Belagavi.
- The Bill defines hate speech as any expression made or shared to create injury, disharmony, enmity or hatred based on religion, race, caste, gender, language, disability or other factors.
- Punishment for a hate crime includes imprisonment from 1 to 7 years and a fine of ₹50,000.
- Repeat offences carry 2 to 10 years of imprisonment and a fine of ₹1 lakh.
- The Bill empowers authorities to block or remove hate crime material from any platform, including electronic media.
- Karnataka has become the first state in India to introduce legislation specifically targeting hate speech
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