Following a tragic inter-caste marriage-related murder in Karnataka, Social Welfare Minister HC Mahadevappa proposed examining a new anti-hate crime law. He stated the government would discuss stricter measures in the next assembly session, potentially naming the law after the victim. However, Home Minister G Parameshwara dismissed the need for a separate law, asserting existing legal frameworks would suffice. Mahadevappa also indicated an inquiry into alleged social welfare department lapses.