- Aman Avinav - 16-02-2026
The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025 (bill) has been introduced to prevent hate speech and hate-motivated offences. It responds to genuine concerns about polarisation and violence caused by incendiary views expressed in public. However, the bill has serious flaws that conflict with the right to freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by article 19(1)(a) of the constitution.
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