Key Highlights
- The Bill proposes a jail term of up to 10 years and fines for hate speech.
- It was tabled by Home Minister G. Parameshwara and cleared by the cabinet on December 4.
- The opposition, particularly from the BJP, vocally opposed the Bill during its tabling.
- A total of 12 Bills were presented in the Assembly on the same day.
- The legislation aims to prevent the dissemination and promotion of hate speech and hate crimes.
