Maharashtra Assembly passes Social Boycott Bill
In a first in the country, Maharashtra Assembly on Wednesday passed the Prohibition of Social Boycott Bill, penalising social boycott by extra-judicial bodies like caste panchayats and communities. It prescribes a maximum punishment of three years and up to ₹1 lakh fine. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the bill was passed as existing laws were inadequate to eradicate the menace.