The Karnataka Government on Wednesday tabled the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, during the third day of the winter session of the Assembly.

The Bill is intended to “curb and prevent dissemination, publication or promotion of hate speech and crimes, which cause disharmony, hatred in the society, against the person or group of persons, organisations”, and to provide punishment to the perpetrators and compensation to the injured victims.

The Bill, piloted by Home Minister G Parameshwara at the Legislative Assembly, was cleared by the Cabinet a week ago. First-time offenders may face imprisonment ranging from one to seven years and a fine of Rs 5,000, while repeat offenders could face up to 10 years in jail, apart from fines up to Rs 1 lakh.

The Bill, when en

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