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10-year jail, Rs 1 lakh fine: Hate-speech bill tabled in Karnataka assembly; opposition stages protests

Karnataka has introduced a bill to combat hate speech and crimes, proposing up to 10 years in jail and a Rs 1 lakh fine. The legislation empowers authorities to remove harmful online content and aims to foster societal harmony. It defines hate speech as a serious offense, with provisions for victim compensation.