Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Karnataka Assembly Tables Devadasi Prevention Bill
Imagine a law in Karnataka to help women forced to be Devadasis (dedicated to a deity) and their kids.
This law is all about stopping the bad stuff and helping these women and children.
It'll make sure fathers take responsibility and that the kids can find out who their dads are, with legal help.
It also says these kids are just as legitimate as any others and can inherit property from their parents.
Karnataka government tabled the Devadasi (Prevention, Prohibition, Relief and Rehabilitation) Bill in the state Assembly.
The bill aims to raise awareness and liberate Devadasi women and their children from exploitation.
It will hold biological fathers responsible and provide conclusive proof of paternity.
Children of Devadasis can ascertain the identity of their fathers through legal processes.
The bill ensures free legal aid and declares children of Devadasis as legitimate.
- Who
- The Karnataka government.
- What
- The Karnataka government tabled the Devadasi (Prevention, Prohibition, Relief and Rehabilitation) Bill.
- When
- The bill was tabled on Wednesday.
- Where
- In the state Assembly in Karnataka.
- Why
- To raise awareness, liberate Devadasi women, hold biological fathers responsible, and provide for comprehensive rehabilitation of victims.
- Bill Name
- Karnataka Devadasi (Prevention, Prohibition, Relief and Rehabilitation) Bill
- Focus
- Prevention, prohibition, relief, and rehabilitation of Devadasis
- Key Provision
- Holding biological fathers responsible
- Legal Aid
- Free legal aid through the District Legal Services Authority
- Child's Rights
- Right to ascertain the father's identity, deemed legitimate, inheritance rights