Bengaluru, Jan. 11 -- The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, passed by the Assembly, remains under the consideration of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who is reportedly consulting legal experts before deciding on granting assent.
The legislation, which proposes penalties of up to Rs 1 lakh and imprisonment of up to seven years for violations, has drawn sharp opposition from the BJP, which has urged the Governor not to approve the Bill. Reports suggest it may be referred to the President for further scrutiny.
Meanwhile, the Governor has returned the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority Bill to the government seeking clarifications. The government had forwarded 22 bills passed by both the Legislative Assembly...