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BRS demands withdrawal of Telangana Hate Speech Bill
🇮🇳 India · Politics · Telangana · 16 h ago
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BRS demands withdrawal of Telangana Hate Speech Bill
The BRS said existing laws, including provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Information Technology Act and Supreme Court directions, already provided a legal framework to deal with hate speech.
The party particularly objected to provisions making offences cognizable and non-bailable and prescribing punishment of up to seven years for a first offence and 10 years for repeat offences.
It also sought wider public consultation, open hearings and an extension of the memorandum submission period by at least 30 days before the Bill is considered further.
In a memorandum submitted to the Select Committee, BRS Legal Cell in-charge and General Secretary Soma Bharat Kumar said the party supported firm action against genuine incitement to violence and hatred, but argued that the proposed legislation went beyond what was necessary and raised serious const
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