Karnataka Bill Bans Social Boycott, 3-Year Jail for Violators

• Karnataka tabled a bill criminalizing social boycott, particularly by "caste panchayats."
• The 'Karnataka Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill, 2025' mandates up to 3 years jail and/or ₹1 lakh fine for violations.
• The bill lists 20 forms of social boycott, aiming to eradicate unconstitutional practices causing harassment and disharmony.
• It proposes appointing a Social Boycott Prohibition Officer; offences under the bill are cognizable and bailable.

Why It Matters: Karnataka's new bill protects citizens from social boycott and discrimination.