Telangana introduces hate speech bill: 1–7 years jail, up to 10 years for repeat offences
Telangana has introduced the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026, proposing jail terms from one to seven years for hate crimes, with repeat offenses facing two to ten years. The bill aims to combat the rise of hate speech, particularly online, and provide compensation to victims. It empowers designated officers to remove hate materials from digital platforms.
