Karnataka Introduces Bill to Criminalize Social Boycott Practices
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मुख्य तथ्य
Karnataka Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Bill) 2025 tabled in Assembly.
Bill seeks to prohibit and criminalize any act of social boycott.
Offence punishable with imprisonment up to three years or fine up to ₹1 lakh or both.
UPSC परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Constitutional provisions related to equality and social justice
Role of state governments in enacting social legislation
Impact of social boycott on vulnerable communities
दृश्य सामग्री
States with Laws Against Social Boycott
Highlights states in India that have enacted legislation to prevent and prohibit social boycott practices. Karnataka is the latest state to introduce such a bill.
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पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Karnataka Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Bill) 2025: 1. The bill criminalizes social boycott practices targeting individuals, groups, and their families. 2. The bill prescribes a maximum imprisonment of three years or a fine of ₹1 lakh, or both, for offenders. 3. The bill explicitly excludes 'caste panchayats' from its purview, recognizing their role in dispute resolution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect as the bill specifically targets 'caste panchayats' involved in social boycotts.
2. In the context of social boycott, which of the following fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution is/are most directly violated? 1. Article 14: Equality before law 2. Article 19: Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc. 3. Article 21: Protection of life and personal liberty Select the correct answer using the code given below:
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
All three articles are potentially violated by social boycott. Article 14 is violated due to unequal treatment, Article 19 due to restrictions on freedom, and Article 21 due to the impact on personal liberty and dignity.
3. Assertion (A): Social boycott practices often perpetuate discrimination and inequality, particularly against marginalized communities. Reason (R): Traditional institutions like caste panchayats are always detrimental to social harmony and justice. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: C
Assertion A is true as social boycott leads to discrimination. Reason R is false because while caste panchayats can be detrimental, they also sometimes play a positive role in dispute resolution within communities. The blanket statement is incorrect.
4. Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the historical context of laws aimed at preventing social discrimination in India?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
Option D is incorrect. The SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, addresses a range of atrocities against SCs and STs, including but not limited to social boycott. Its primary focus is broader than just preventing social boycott.
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