Assembly adopts Bill to impose punishment for social boycott

Key Points

1. Karnataka Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill 2025 adopted.
2. The bill aims to prevent social boycott and discrimination.
3. Punishment for imposing social boycott: up to 3 years imprisonment or ₹1 lakh fine or both.
4. Social Welfare Minister H.C. Mahadevappa piloted the bill.
5. Karnataka Private Medical Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2025 also adopted.
6. Amendment includes 'mental health establishment' in the definition of 'private medical establishment'.
7. The bill nominates members from IMA and Ayush Medical Practitioners to the Registration and Grievances Redressal Authority.