Karnataka bill proposes 3-year jail term for holding rallies without permission

The Karnataka government is drafting new legislation to regulate unauthorised public gatherings and protests. The proposed bill would introduce fines and a maximum prison term of three years for those who hold events without prior permission. The measures are primarily aimed at improving crowd control and reducing the risk of stampedes at public events. However, certain gatherings such as weddings and funeral processions would be exempt from these rules. The legislation reflects the state's effort to balance public safety with the protection of individual freedoms.