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Non-bailable & 10-year jail: Karnataka govt cracks down on hate speech with new law

Karnataka government has tabled the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, aiming to curb dissemination of content causing disharmony. The legislation proposes stringent punishments, including imprisonment up to 7 years and fines, for hate speech and crimes. It also empowers authorities to remove such material from online platforms.