The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025 ()
This is the worst bill passed by any government in the country. Shame on you @siddaramaiah and @DKShivakumar.
Below is the thread on how it can be misused.prsindia.org/files/bills_ac…1. The core problem, in simple terms:
This law does not fail because it exists. It fails because of how broadly it is written and who enforces it.
Three things together create the risk of misuse:
1.Very wide definitions
2.Low threshold for offence 3. High discretionary power to police
When these three combine, intent stops mattering and perception becomes law.