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This bill was introduced in the House by Social Welfare Minister HC Mahadevappa on December 12.
The Bill defines social exclusion as any gesture or act of social discrimination, whether oral or written, between members of the community.
The bill proposes three years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh. It also prohibits people from assembling, assembling or assembling at any time and at any place with the intention of deliberating on the issue of imposing social boycott on any member of the community. It prohibits gathering to commit social boycott.
The Bill also states that if the accused is convicted, the court should hear the victim on the quantum of punishment and only then pronounce the sentence.
During the discussion, Mahadevappa described the bill as historic and said that the bill aims to bring equality in the society and protect backward people from further marginalization through social exclusion.
BJP and JD(S) MLAs welcomed the bill.
first published: December 18, 2025 at 6:17 pm Is