Haridwar Dharam Sansad: SC Seeks Status Report From Uttarakhand Govt On Probe Against Hate Speeches
2 years, 11 months ago

Haridwar Dharam Sansad: SC Seeks Status Report From Uttarakhand Govt On Probe Against Hate Speeches

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Uttarakhand government to file a status report regarding the progress in the investigation into the speeches delivered at the Dharam Sansad event held in Haridwar in December 2021. A bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar and Abhay S Oka also permitted the petitioners -- former High Court judge and senior advocate Anjana Prakash and journalist Qurban Ali -- to alert the concerned authority against the proposed Dharam Sansad event to be held in Himachal Pradesh. In January, the top court had issued notice to Uttrakhand and Delhi police on a petition seeking an independent inquiry into the Haridwar Dharam Sansad speeches allegedly inciting violence against the minority community. The petition sought the arrest and trial of people who made hate speeches, inciting violence towards Muslims, at the Haridwar Dharam Sansad conclave.

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Maha Govt Has Denied Sanction To Prosecute BJP's Ex-State VP Vikram Pawaskar For Hate Speech Against Muslims, Bombay High Court Told
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Maha Govt Has Denied Sanction To Prosecute BJP's Ex-State VP Vikram Pawaskar For Hate Speech Against Muslims, Bombay High Court Told

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday was informed that the Maharashtra government has refused to grant sanction to 'prosecute' Vikram Pawaskar, the former BJP State Vice President, in two cases of 'hate speech' against the Muslim community. A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Dr Neela Gokhale accepted the statement made by State's Chief Public Prosecutor Hiten Venegavkar,. A …

Hate speech against religious minorities in India soared by 75% in 2024
1 month, 1 week ago

Hate speech against religious minorities in India soared by 75% in 2024

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The country recorded 1,165 hate speech events last year, …

Hate speech on ‘staggering’ rise in Modi’s India, report finds
1 month, 1 week ago

Hate speech on ‘staggering’ rise in Modi’s India, report finds

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — India’s religious minorities have faced a “staggering” rise in hate speech over the past year, including from top leaders of the ruling Hindu nationalist party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a report released Monday. “Hate speech in India in 2024 followed an alarming trajectory, deeply intertwined with the ideological ambitions of the ruling Bharatiya …

SC declines to block ‘Dharam Sansad’, asks UP authorities to monitor for hate speech
3 months ago

SC declines to block ‘Dharam Sansad’, asks UP authorities to monitor for hate speech

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a contempt petition filed against the Uttar Pradesh administration and police for allegedly failing to prevent the ‘Dharam Sansad,’ organised in Ghaziabad by Yati Narasinghanand - a controversial figure known for making communally sensitive remarks, even as it directed the state authorities to take all necessary precautions to ensure that hate speeches …

Ensure No Hate Speech In Yati Narsinghanand's 'Dharam Sansad' : Supreme Court Tells UP Authorities, Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition
3 months ago

Ensure No Hate Speech In Yati Narsinghanand's 'Dharam Sansad' : Supreme Court Tells UP Authorities, Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a contempt petition filed against the Uttar Pradesh administration and police for allegedly failing to take steps to prevent the 'Dharam Sansad' which is being organised between December 17 to 21 at Ghaziabad by Yati Narasinghanand, who has a history of making communal statements targeting the Muslim community. At the same time, …

'Word 'Kathmul**h' No Hate Speech; Justice Shekhar Yadav Spoke As A Hindu At VHP Event': PIL In Allahabad HC Against RS Impeachment Motion
3 months ago

'Word 'Kathmul**h' No Hate Speech; Justice Shekhar Yadav Spoke As A Hindu At VHP Event': PIL In Allahabad HC Against RS Impeachment Motion

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation plea has been filed in the Allahabad High Court against an impeachment motion submitted to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General by 55 MPs seeking the impeachment of Justice Shekhar Yadav over the speech delivered by him at Prayagraj on December 8 at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The PIL plea, moved by Advocate …

Petition in Supreme Court against Yati Narsinghanand's planned ‘Dharam Sansad’ in Ghaziabad
3 months ago

Petition in Supreme Court against Yati Narsinghanand's planned ‘Dharam Sansad’ in Ghaziabad

Hindustan Times  

A plea seeking to restrain the organisation of a 'Dharam Sansad' in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad was mentioned for urgent hearing before the Supreme Court on Monday, alleging that a call was issued for the "genocide of Muslims". The contempt petition against Uttar Pradesh administration and police was filed by various petitioners, including former civil servants and activists, and pointed out …

Activists move Supreme Court over U.P. dharam sansad ads
3 months ago

Activists move Supreme Court over U.P. dharam sansad ads

The Hindu  

Senior bureaucrats and activists on Monday urgently moved the Supreme Court seeking contempt action against the Ghaziabad district administration and the U.P. State police for allowing a Dharam Sansad of which Appearing before a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna for an urgent listing of the case, advocates Prashant Bhushan and Cheryl d’ Souza said the lapse …

Plea against proposed ‘Dharam Sansad’ in U.P.’s Ghaziabad mentioned in Supreme Court
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3 months ago

Plea against proposed ‘Dharam Sansad’ in U.P.’s Ghaziabad mentioned in Supreme Court

The Hindu  

A plea seeking to restrain the organisation of a 'Dharam Sansad' in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad was mentioned for urgent hearing before the Supreme Court on Monday, alleging that a call was issued for the "genocide of Muslims". A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar told lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioner, to file an e-mail …

Judge's 'hate speech' at VHP event: SC seeks report from Allahabad HC
3 months, 1 week ago

Judge's 'hate speech' at VHP event: SC seeks report from Allahabad HC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI / LUCNOW: Amid criticism over the controversial speech of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, delivered at a VHP function on December 8, the Supreme Court on Tuesday called for details from the High Court. “The Supreme Court has taken note of reports of a speech given by Mr Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting …

Karnataka: Campaign against hate speech seeks public apology from seer
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: Campaign against hate speech seeks public apology from seer

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Campaign Against Hate Speech has written to Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara and DG&IGP Alok Mohan demanding legal action against the seer of Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamsthana Mutt, Kumara Chandrashekaranatha, for his speech demanding a law to disenfranchise Muslims. While the seer has tendered an apology, the forum, in a letter on Thursday, claimed that the former should make …

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh face social media ire for giving baby girl an Arabic name
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh face social media ire for giving baby girl an Arabic name

The Independent  

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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh face social media ire for giving baby girl an Arabic name
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh face social media ire for giving baby girl an Arabic name

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone and …

Two FIRs against Nitesh Rane for alleged hate speech against Muslims
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Two FIRs against Nitesh Rane for alleged hate speech against Muslims

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Ahmednagar police have registered two first information reports against Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Nitesh Rane for allegedly delivering hate speeches and creating a rift between communities. Photo by Sunny Shende Photos By Sunny Shende:PM100029 Rane addressed two public meetings in Shrirampur and Topkhana on Sunday in support of Hindu seer Mahant Ramgiri Maharaj, who had last month made …

PM Modi made Islamophobic remarks in 110 campaign speeches: Human Rights Watch
7 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi made Islamophobic remarks in 110 campaign speeches: Human Rights Watch

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi “made Islamophobic remarks” in 110 out of the 173 speeches he delivered during the recent Lok Sabha election campaign, according to an analysis conducted by the Human Rights Watch. Hate speech “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2024 electoral campaign frequently used hate speech against Muslims and other minorities,” the global rights body said in a statement. “The …

Hate Speech: High Court Grants 4 Weeks To Maharashtra Police For Obtaining Sanction To Prosecute BJP Leader Vikram Pawaskar
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hate Speech: High Court Grants 4 Weeks To Maharashtra Police For Obtaining Sanction To Prosecute BJP Leader Vikram Pawaskar

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday ordered the Maharashtra Police to obtain a sanction to prosecute Bharatiya Janata Party State Vice President Vikram Pawaskar, for charges of hate speech, within four weeks.A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Prithviraj Chavan noted the submissions of Chief Public Prosecutor Hiten Venegavkar, who told the judges that the chargesheet in. The Bombay …

PM 'unleashing hate speech' against Muslims from every available forum: Opposition
10 months ago

PM 'unleashing hate speech' against Muslims from every available forum: Opposition

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The opposition on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "never uttered a word against minorities" remark, saying he is "lying" as he is "unleashing hate speech" against Muslims from every available forum. In an interview with PTI, Modi said he has never uttered a word against minorities, and the BJP has "not just today but never" …

Letters to The Editor — April 23, 2024
11 months ago

Letters to The Editor — April 23, 2024

The Hindu  

Divisive talk It is unfortunate that the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has twisted the utterances of his predecessor Dr. Manmohan Singh. Mr. Modi has even gone to the extent to say that the “‘urban Naxal’ ideology of the Congress would even deprive the women of their auspicious mangal sutra”. One really wonders why the Election Commission of India is remaining …

SC to hear Hindu Sena's plea seeking registration of FIRs against Owaisi, others for hate speech
1 year ago

SC to hear Hindu Sena's plea seeking registration of FIRs against Owaisi, others for hate speech

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will hear the Hindu Sena's PIL tomorrow seeking a direction for registration of FIR against those hate speeches on Sanatan Dharma and Shri Ram Temple and Kashi-Mathura disputes, against various leaders, including Asaduddin Owaisi, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Kamal Haasan, A Raja, Swami Prasad Maurya and others. A two-judge bench of the Apex Court, headed by Justice …

Anti-Muslim hate speech on the rise in India, research group reveals
1 year ago

Anti-Muslim hate speech on the rise in India, research group reveals

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In 2023, India Hate Lab documented 668 hate speech …

Hamas to halal: How anti-Muslim hate speech is spreading in India
1 year ago

Hamas to halal: How anti-Muslim hate speech is spreading in India

Al Jazeera  

Ahead of national elections, a new report tracks how hate speech events map geographically across India, those behind them, and the conspiracy theories used to stoke anti-Muslim hate. New Delhi, India – India averaged nearly two anti-Muslim hate speech events per day in 2023 and three in every four of those events – or 75 percent – took place in …

Want hate speech to stop but can’t put pre-emptive curbs: Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Want hate speech to stop but can’t put pre-emptive curbs: Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday maintained that though it wants hate speeches and incitement to violence to stop, it cannot pre-empt people’s right to free speech and assembly by restraining them from holding meetings or processions without first granting them an audience. A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta emphasised that the top court was inclined to strengthen …

Supreme Court Directs Authorities To Ensure No Hate Speech Takes Place In Rallies Of BJP MLA T Raja Singh, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Directs Authorities To Ensure No Hate Speech Takes Place In Rallies Of BJP MLA T Raja Singh, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the district magistrates at Yavatmal, Maharashtra and Raipur, Chhattisgarh to take 'appropriate steps' after concerns were raised over potential hate speeches at rallies planned by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti and Bharatiya Janata Party legislator T Raja Singh later this week. While declining to stop the rallies, the Court directed the District Magistrates to ensure that …

Modi's BJP Linked With Most Hate Speech in India: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

Modi's BJP Linked With Most Hate Speech in India: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party and affiliated groups were behind most hate speech events against Muslims during the first half of the year, according to a report released on Monday. Some 80% of the 255 documented incidents of “hate speech gatherings targeting Muslims” occurred in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states and union territories, according to a report from Hindutva Watch. …

Anti-Muslim hate speech in India spikes around elections, report says
1 year, 5 months ago

Anti-Muslim hate speech in India spikes around elections, report says

Al Jazeera  

Hindutva Watch report says the ruling BJP is linked to an ‘escalating trend’ of anti-Muslim hate speech in the country. It added that 80 percent of the hate speech events took place in states governed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. Abu Asim Azmi, a Muslim legislator from Mumbai, capital of Maharashtra, told Al Jazeera the …

Karnataka Police file case against Sri Rama Sena founder for 'hate speech'
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka Police file case against Sri Rama Sena founder for 'hate speech'

India TV News  

Karnataka Police has registered a case against Sri Ram Sena founder Pramod Muthalik for 'hate speech' against people of other religions during his visit to Ganapathi pandal at Idgah Maidan near Chennamma Circle in Hubli. Muthalik gave 'hate speech' at Idgah Maidan Muthalik is accused of giving a hate speech at the Idgah ground during the Ganesh idol immersion procession. …

Hate speeches | SC adjourns Brinda Karat's plea for FIR against BJP's Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma to Oct 3
1 year, 6 months ago

Hate speeches | SC adjourns Brinda Karat's plea for FIR against BJP's Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma to Oct 3

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned till October 3 the hearing on the plea of CPI leader Brinda Karat challenging the Delhi High Court's order dismissing a petition against the trial court's refusal to order registration of an FIR against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Pravesh Verma for their alleged hate speeches over anti-CAA protests. On June 13 last year, …

Treat hate speeches against any religion alike: Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Treat hate speeches against any religion alike: Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday said hate speeches made against any religion needs to be “treated alike” and “dealt with as per law”, expressing hope that all states and Union territories are following the guidelines laid down in its 2018 judgment in the Tehseen Poonawala case. Supreme Court Read here: Investigate if murders of 4 rationalists linked: Supreme Court to …

Palwal police identify suspects who delivered hate speech on Sunday
1 year, 7 months ago

Palwal police identify suspects who delivered hate speech on Sunday

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: The Palwal police on Thursday said they have identified a few suspects who delivered hate speech at the mahapanchayat held on August 13. Palwal police identify suspects who delivered hate speech on Sunday Police said they scanned over 300 social media accounts and identified 50 videos related to the hate speech case and added that they will soon arrest …

Nuh Violence: Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum Writes To CJI Seeking Action Against Videos Calling For 'Economic Boycott' Of Certain Communities
1 year, 7 months ago

Nuh Violence: Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum Writes To CJI Seeking Action Against Videos Calling For 'Economic Boycott' Of Certain Communities

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum on Thursday sent a letter petition to the Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud, seeking action against videos circulating on social media calling for economic boycott of certain communities in the aftermath of Nuh violence in Haryana. Signed by a total 101 female lawyers, the letter petition has urged the Supreme Court …

’Blatant hate speeches’: SC asks govt to tackle ’problem’ in wake of Nuh clashes
1 year, 7 months ago

’Blatant hate speeches’: SC asks govt to tackle ’problem’ in wake of Nuh clashes

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on Friday rapped the Indian government and asked the latter to form a committee to look into hate speeches all across the country. The Supreme Court was hearing a plea over alleged “blatant hate speeches” calling for killing members of a particular community and their social and economic boycott at rallies in different states, including …

Police need to be sensitised about hate speeches: SC
1 year, 7 months ago

Police need to be sensitised about hate speeches: SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday said that police need to be sensitised about hate speech crimes and observed that while the definition of what constitutes hate speech is complex, there is a bigger problem of execution at the ground level. The court also sought the assistance of the Centre and states in this regard and posted a bunch of petitions …

Haryana violence: Delhi Police file 26 FIRs over protests in city
1 year, 7 months ago

Haryana violence: Delhi Police file 26 FIRs over protests in city

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Police have registered 26 First Information Reports against unknown people in connection with the rallies carried out by Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal members on Wednesday to protest the attack on a religious procession at Nuh, senior police officers aware of the matter said on Thursday. A senior police officer who asked to remain anonymous said, “Protests were …

Stop hate speech, violence at Nuh protests, says SC
1 year, 7 months ago

Stop hate speech, violence at Nuh protests, says SC

Live Mint  

There should be no hate speech or violence at a series of protests planned by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Delhi and the national capital region to protest against the sectarian violence over the past few days in Haryana’s Nuh district, the Supreme Court told the Centre, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi on Wednesday. “We hope and trust that the …

Act against violence, hate speech at VHP rallies, says Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Act against violence, hate speech at VHP rallies, says Supreme Court

The Hindu  

A Special Bench of the Supreme Court did not stay “demonstrations” by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Bajrang Dal in the Delhi-NCR region on Wednesday. The Bench, headed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, restricted itself to passing an “omnibus” order urging the Centre and the police to take steps to prevent instances of any violence and hate speech at the …

Amid communal tension in Uttarakhand, civil society bodies write to President
1 year, 9 months ago

Amid communal tension in Uttarakhand, civil society bodies write to President

The Hindu  

Amid communal tensions flaring up in Uttarakhand, a group of over 200 social justice organisations and NGOs on Wednesday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, condemning the role of the government in the “hate-filled” campaign under way in the State and seeking immediate action to protect lives and properties. The State has been seeing communal tensions for the last few weeks, …

What action has been taken on hate speech incidents, PUCL asks Maharashtra DGP
1 year, 10 months ago

What action has been taken on hate speech incidents, PUCL asks Maharashtra DGP

The Hindu  

The People’s Union for Civil Liberties on Monday wrote a letter to the Director General of Police of Maharashtra, Rajnish Seth, asking what action has been taken on incidents of hate speech arising out of the rallies, pursuant to orders by the Supreme Court directing a case of promoting enmity between religious groups should be registered. The letter states, “Overwhelming …

Congress urges EC to act against Shah, Nadda, Yogi for 'hate speeches' in Karnataka
1 year, 10 months ago

Congress urges EC to act against Shah, Nadda, Yogi for 'hate speeches' in Karnataka

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday accused Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP chief J P Nadda and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of making “hate speeches” in poll-bound Karnataka and urged the Election Commission to take immediate action against them in the wake of Supreme Court orders on such speeches. A delegation of Congress leaders comprising Ajay Maken, Vivek …

States told to act on hate speeches
1 year, 10 months ago

States told to act on hate speeches

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday directed all states and union territories to register cases against those making hate speeches even without any complaint, terming these speeches as a "serious offence" capable of affecting the secular fabric of the country. When two separate counsels appearing for different parties tried to seek the attention of the court to frequent hate …

SC orders states to register FIRs over hate speech even if no complaint is made
1 year, 10 months ago

SC orders states to register FIRs over hate speech even if no complaint is made

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Friday termed hate speech as a serious offence that can affect the secularism of India. It has also directed states and union territories to register cases over hate speech even in the absence of any formal complaint. The comments were made when the Supreme Court was hearing a bunch of cases related to inaction by states …

Hate speeches | SC issues notice to Delhi Police on Brinda Karat’s plea seeking FIR against Anurag Thakur, Pravesh Verma
1 year, 11 months ago

Hate speeches | SC issues notice to Delhi Police on Brinda Karat’s plea seeking FIR against Anurag Thakur, Pravesh Verma

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Delhi Police on a plea by CPI leaders Brinda Karat and K.M. Tiwari against the trial court’s refusal to lodge FIRs against Union Minister Anurag Thakur and BJP leader Pravesh Verma for their alleged hate speeches on anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests at Shaheen Bagh in 2020. The court prima facie remarked …

How to tackle hate speech
1 year, 11 months ago

How to tackle hate speech

Hindustan Times  

In January 2017, seven judges of India’s highest constitutional court delivered a landmark verdict that hinged on the judicial interpretation of just one word in the country’s electoral law. By a narrow majority of 4-3, the bench led by then Chief Justice of India TS Thakur held that the word “his” in section 123 of the 1951 Representation of the …

Investigation in hate speeches case at an ‘advanced stage’, Delhi Police tells SC
2 years, 1 month ago

Investigation in hate speeches case at an ‘advanced stage’, Delhi Police tells SC

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police told the Supreme Court on February 20 that its investigation, into hate speech incidents in the national capital, is at an “advanced stage”. Advocate Shadan Farasat, for petitioner Tushar Gandhi, said in the previous hearing the police had informed the court that their investigation was “substantially completed”. In April last year, the Delhi Police had told the …

Maha Police to Ensure No Hate Speeches at Hindu Body's Proposed Event in Mumbai: SC
2 years, 1 month ago

Maha Police to Ensure No Hate Speeches at Hindu Body's Proposed Event in Mumbai: SC

News 18  

The Supreme Court asked the Maharashtra government on Friday to ensure that no hate speeches are delivered if authorities allow the Hindu Jan Akrosh Morcha to hold an event in Mumbai on February 5. The top court was hearing a petition filed by one Shaheen Abdullah, seeking the court’s intervention to ensure that incidents such as one that took place …

'Why 5 Months For FIR?' : Supreme Court Questions Delhi Police's Delay In Hate Speech Case Over Hindu Yuva Vahini Meet
2 years, 2 months ago

'Why 5 Months For FIR?' : Supreme Court Questions Delhi Police's Delay In Hate Speech Case Over Hindu Yuva Vahini Meet

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday questioned the Delhi Police regarding its progress in the investigation in hate speech case over the Hindu Yuva Vahini event organised under the leadership of Sudarshan News TV editor Suresh Chavhanke in Delhi in December 2021.Noting that the FIR was filed five months after the incident and no chargesheet has been filed yet, a division …

Top news of the day: December 24, 2022
2 years, 2 months ago

Top news of the day: December 24, 2022

The Hindu  

RT-PCR to be mandatory for passengers from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand: Mansukh Mandaviya Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on December 24 said RTPCR test for the detection of COVID-19 would be made mandatory for international passengers arriving from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. The order by Civil Judge Senior Division Sonika Verma came in …

Supreme Court Discharges State Of Uttarakhand & Its DGP From Contempt Plea Filed By Tushar Gandhi Alleging Inaction In Dharma Sansad Hate Speech Cases
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Discharges State Of Uttarakhand & Its DGP From Contempt Plea Filed By Tushar Gandhi Alleging Inaction In Dharma Sansad Hate Speech Cases

Live Law  

In a contempt plea filed by Tushar Gandhi alleging blatant disobedience by the DGP, Uttarakhand Police and DGP, Delhi Police to take action with respect to hate speeches made by prominent persons in Dharma Sansad in the State of Uttarakhand and an event organised by Hindu Yuva Vahini in NCT of Delhi, the Supreme Court, on Friday, discharged the State …

Hate speech is a serious concern
2 years, 4 months ago

Hate speech is a serious concern

Hindustan Times  

Hate speech is a growing problem in India that needs to be tackled seriously at the administrative, political and legal levels. This was underlined again last week by the Supreme Court, which said it was worried about a “climate of hate” in a “religion neutral country” and passed orders to ensure that the police chiefs of three states – Delhi, …

DC Edit | Crack down on hate speech
2 years, 4 months ago

DC Edit | Crack down on hate speech

Deccan Chronicle  

India is one of the most diverse nations of the world, and it is incumbent upon each of the parts the sum of which make it whole to identify common cause with the others to make way for its successful sustenance and progress. It is an attempt to cover the myriad fault lines in our society, asking people to be …

Vital intervention: The Hindu Editorial on the Supreme Court order against hate speech
2 years, 4 months ago

Vital intervention: The Hindu Editorial on the Supreme Court order against hate speech

The Hindu  

There is good reason for the Supreme Court of India to ask the police to be proactive in dealing with hate speech by taking immediate legal action without waiting for a formal complaint. It is quite apparent that the governments at the Centre and in some like-minded States do not share the Court’s concern for communal harmony, fraternity and tranquillity; …

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