SC Seeks Response From Centre, Others On 'Dharma Sansad' Speeches Made In Haridwar, Delhi
2 years, 11 months ago

SC Seeks Response From Centre, Others On 'Dharma Sansad' Speeches Made In Haridwar, Delhi

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought response from the Central government and others on a petition seeking a direction to ensure investigation and action against those who allegedly made hate speeches during two events held recently in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar city and Delhi. An apex court bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana issued notice on the plea filed by journalist Qurban Ali and former Patna High Court judge and senior advocate Anjana Prakash. The apex court had earlier on Monday agreed to take up a PIL seeking an independent inquiry into the speeches made during the recently held ‘Dharam Sansad’ in Haridwar allegedly inciting violence against minority communities. Seventy-six lawyers had earlier written to the Chief Justice of India, requesting him to take suo motu cognisance of hate speeches allegedly made at separate events organised in Delhi and Haridwar.

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Legitimate dissent can’t be equated with sedition: Rajasthan HC
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2 days ago

Legitimate dissent can’t be equated with sedition: Rajasthan HC

Hindustan Times  

The Rajasthan High Court, emphasising that legitimate dissent cannot be equated with sedition or anti-national acts, has quashed an FIR registered against Sikh preacher Tejender Pal Singh Timma who was charged under Sections 152 and 197 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly endangering India’s unity and sovereignty through social media posts. According to legal news website LiveLaw, the court …

SC declines to block ‘Dharam Sansad’, asks UP authorities to monitor for hate speech
5 days, 10 hours 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
5 days, 10 hours 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
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Activists move Supreme Court over U.P. dharam sansad ads
1 week, 1 day 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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1 week, 1 day 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 …

Allahabad HC judge to be impeached for ‘hate speech'? What Kapil Sibal said
2 weeks ago

Allahabad HC judge to be impeached for ‘hate speech'? What Kapil Sibal said

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Tuesday said he and a few other members will introduce a motion to impeach Allahabad high court's Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who gave an alleged anti-Muslim hate speech at an event of the Vishva Hindu Parishad. Supreme Court Bar Association president and Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal “I have spoken to Digvijaya Singh, Vivek …

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

Speech that doesn’t befit a judge’s office
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Speech that doesn’t befit a judge’s office

Hindustan Times  

When they’re sworn in, high court judges take an oath to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India. Which is why the speech delivered by a sitting Allahabad high court judge, delivered at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event, is so vexing. Delivering a lecture on the constitutional necessity of Uniform Civil Code at an event organised by …

Two FIRs against Nitesh Rane for alleged hate speech against Muslims
3 months, 3 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 …

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

Criminalising words: on allegedly divisive speeches
6 months, 1 week ago

Criminalising words: on allegedly divisive speeches

The Hindu  

The grant of sanction to prosecute writer-activist Arundhati Roy and academician Sheikh Showkat Hussain for alleged “unlawful activity” in a case dating back to 2010 is unwarranted. Saxena, who had accorded sanction in October 2023 to prosecute the Booker Prize-winning writer and the former Kashmir University professor, respectively, for allegedly divisive speeches and imputations against national unity, has now given …

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against PM Modi for Alleged Hate Speeches
7 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against PM Modi for Alleged Hate Speeches

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A recent ruling by the Delhi High Court dismissed a petition urging the Election Commission of India to take action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for purportedly delivering divisive speeches during the Lok Sabha election campaign, allegedly breaching the Model Code of Conduct. Justice Sachin Datta deemed the plea lacking in substance, affirming that the ECI retains the …

"Misconceived": Delhi High Court Rejects Plea Seeking FIR Against Prime Minister Narendra Modi Over Alleged 'Hate Speeches'
7 months, 1 week ago

"Misconceived": Delhi High Court Rejects Plea Seeking FIR Against Prime Minister Narendra Modi Over Alleged 'Hate Speeches'

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected a plea seeking immediate action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other candidates for delivering allegedly “communally divisive speeches” in violation of the Model Code of Conduct amid the Lok Sabha polls.Justice Sachin Datta rejected the plea observing that the same is wholly misconceived. The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected a plea …

Apex court lawyer sends notice to EC on ‘hate speech’ by PM Modi
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Apex court lawyer sends notice to EC on ‘hate speech’ by PM Modi

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Supreme Court lawyer Kaleeswaram Raj has sent a legal notice to the Chief Election Commissioner seeking action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his controversial remarks during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaigns. In the notice, Kaleeswaram Raj sought “immediate action against the prime minister, who has been consistently engaging in hate speech and divisive rhetoric in his election …

Supreme Court extends stay on proceedings in hate speech case against Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court extends stay on proceedings in hate speech case against Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai

India TV News  

In a big relief to the Bhartiya Janta Party Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai, the Supreme Court on Monday extended the stay on the trial of a criminal case lodged against him for allegedly delivering a hate speech against Christians in an interview to a YouTube channel in October 2022. However, the bench issued a notice to the complainant, who …

SC to hear Hindu Sena's plea seeking registration of FIRs against Owaisi, others for hate speech
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

SC Stays Trial Court Proceedings In Hate-Speech Case Against TN BJP Chief K Annamalai
9 months, 4 weeks ago

SC Stays Trial Court Proceedings In Hate-Speech Case Against TN BJP Chief K Annamalai

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the proceedings in a criminal case lodged against Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai for allegedly delivering a hate speech against Christians in an interview to a YouTube channel in October 2022 with regard to bursting firecrackers. Senior advocate Siddharth Luthra and advocate Sai Deepak, appearing in the court on behalf of Annamalai, showed …

Want hate speech to stop but can’t put pre-emptive curbs: Supreme Court
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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 …

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

Supreme Court stays trial court order directing Azam Khan to give voice sample in 2007 hate speech case
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court stays trial court order directing Azam Khan to give voice sample in 2007 hate speech case

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the complainant in the hate speech case on the plea filed by Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan. The apex court stayed an order of a trial court directing Khan to give a voice sample in a case of allegedly delivering a hate speech and using derogatory language …

’Blatant hate speeches’: SC asks govt to tackle ’problem’ in wake of Nuh clashes
1 year, 4 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 …

’Defund spread of hate speech...’: IIM Bangalore faculty pens open letter
1 year, 4 months ago

’Defund spread of hate speech...’: IIM Bangalore faculty pens open letter

Live Mint  

Faculty members of IIM Bangalore have penned an ‘open letter to corporate India’ calling for curbs on hate speech. “Over the past few years, an open and public exhibit of hatred towards minorities in public discourse has become common practice in India: in political discourse, television news, as well as on social media. The missive also stressed the substantial role …

Police need to be sensitised about hate speeches: SC
1 year, 4 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 …

'No doubt that utterances are not in good taste but... ': What SC said while giving relief to Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 4 months ago

'No doubt that utterances are not in good taste but... ': What SC said while giving relief to Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

In a massive relief to Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party as a whole ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the party leader’s conviction was stayed by the Supreme Court on Friday in a criminal defamation case over the 'Modi surname' remark. “No reason has been given by trial court judge for imposing maximum sentence, order of conviction needs …

Haryana violence: Delhi Police file 26 FIRs over protests in city
1 year, 4 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 …

Act against violence, hate speech at VHP rallies, says Supreme Court
1 year, 4 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 …

End the debate: The Hindu Editorial on the Law Commission’s recommendation on sedition
1 year, 6 months ago

End the debate: The Hindu Editorial on the Law Commission’s recommendation on sedition

The Hindu  

The Law Commission’s recommendation that the offence of sedition be retained in penal law, albeit with some safeguards, flies in the face of current judicial and political thinking that the country may not need this colonial vestige any more. Section 124A of the IPC, which describes sedition, seeks to punish speech or writing that brings or tries to bring into …

Supreme Court Grants Time To Delhi Police To Respond To Brinda Karat's Plea Seeking FIR Against BJP Leaders For Alleged Hate Speeches
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Grants Time To Delhi Police To Respond To Brinda Karat's Plea Seeking FIR Against BJP Leaders For Alleged Hate Speeches

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, granted time to the Commissioner, Delhi Police to file a counter affidavit in a plea filed by Communist Party of India leader Brinda Karat seeking registration of FIR against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma for allegedly delivering hate speeches in 2020. A bench comprising Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna was considering the …

What action has been taken on hate speech incidents, PUCL asks Maharashtra DGP
1 year, 7 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 …

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking stay on release of movie ‘The Kerala Story’
1 year, 7 months ago

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking stay on release of movie ‘The Kerala Story’

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on May 2 refused to entertain a plea seeking a stay on the release of the movie The Kerala Story on grounds that its the "worst kind of hate speech” and an “audio-visual propaganda”. Joseph and B.V. Nagarathna was told by senior advocate Kapil Sibal and advocate Nizam Pasha that the trailer of the movie, which is …

SC orders states to register FIRs over hate speech even if no complaint is made
1 year, 7 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 …

SC raises doubts over rejection of plea for cases against Thakur, Verma
1 year, 8 months ago

SC raises doubts over rejection of plea for cases against Thakur, Verma

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court has raised doubts over an August 2020 Delhi court order rejecting a plea for the registration of criminal cases against Union minister Anurag Thakur and ruling Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Parvesh Verma for their speeches allegedly inciting violence against those protesting against the Citizenship Act. “In many cases which affect public tranquillity, there is need for sanction …

Hate speeches | SC issues notice to Delhi Police on Brinda Karat’s plea seeking FIR against Anurag Thakur, Pravesh Verma
1 year, 8 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 …

BREAKING | Supreme Court Issues Notice On Brinda Karat's Plea Seeking FIR Against Anurag Thakur & Parvesh Verma For Alleged Hate Speeches
1 year, 8 months ago

BREAKING | Supreme Court Issues Notice On Brinda Karat's Plea Seeking FIR Against Anurag Thakur & Parvesh Verma For Alleged Hate Speeches

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a petition filed by Communist Party of India leader Brinda Karat seeking registration of FIR against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma for allegedly delivering hate speeches in 2020.A bench comprising Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna was considering the special leave petition filed against the Delhi High Court’s order of. The …

SC closes contempt case as Delhi police files charge sheet in hate speech case
1 year, 8 months ago

SC closes contempt case as Delhi police files charge sheet in hate speech case

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday closed contempt proceedings against Delhi police noting that a charge sheet was filed in the 2021 hate speech event involving Sudarshan TV editor Suresh Chavhanke by Delhi police. The petition claimed that the police were duty-bound to register a case and file a charge sheet pursuant to a 2018 judgment of the top court in …

'State is Impotent, Can't Come Up With Mechanism to Curb Hate Speech': Justice Joseph
1 year, 8 months ago

'State is Impotent, Can't Come Up With Mechanism to Curb Hate Speech': Justice Joseph

News 18  

Justice KM Joseph on Wednesday remarked that the state was ‘impotent’ as it was not acting in time on the issue of curbing hate speeches across the country. The court was further told that it should not consider cases of hate speeches arising only in Maharashtra but also look at similar instances in states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu. In …

Why selective in dealing with 'hate speeches', says Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to Supreme Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Why selective in dealing with 'hate speeches', says Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to Supreme Court

India TV News  

Hate speech in India: Solicitor General Tushar Mehta today told the Supreme Court that hate speeches were being made by several people against the members of Hindu community and court could not be selective in its approach in seeking response from the states on the action taken against such statements. The hearing witnessed sharp exchanges between the court and Mehta …

Don’t You Think That To Maintain Communal Harmony, Abjuring Hate Speech Is Necessary? Supreme Court Asks Solicitor General
1 year, 8 months ago

Don’t You Think That To Maintain Communal Harmony, Abjuring Hate Speech Is Necessary? Supreme Court Asks Solicitor General

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, adjourned the hearing of contempt petition in a batch of pleas seeking directions to regulate hate speech, till tomorrow. Are we converting this court into magistrates’ court?” Noting that the statistics put forth by Mr. Pasha only deals with Maharashtra, the Solicitor General said, “.this person from Kerala is fully aware of Maharashtra. He asked …

Abjuring hate speech fundamental requisite for maintenance of communal harmony: SC
1 year, 8 months ago

Abjuring hate speech fundamental requisite for maintenance of communal harmony: SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on March 28 observed that abjuring hate speech is a fundamental requisite for maintenance of communal harmony in the country. "Abjuring hate speech is fundamental requisite for maintenance of communal harmony," the bench observed orally. The top court also asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta what actions have been taken pursuant to lodging of FIRs as merely registering …

Abjuring hate speech is fundamental requisite for maintenance of communal harmony, says Supreme Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Abjuring hate speech is fundamental requisite for maintenance of communal harmony, says Supreme Court

India TV News  

Supreme Court: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that abjuring hate speech is a fundamental requisite for the maintenance of communal harmony. "Abjuring hate speech is a fundamental requisite for the maintenance of communal harmony," the bench observed orally. The top court also asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta what actions have been taken pursuant to lodging of FIRs as merely …

[Mohsin Sheikh Lynching] Eye-Witnesses Failed To Identify Accused, “Hate Speech" By Hindu Rashtra Sena President Not Exhibited: Pune Court On Acquitting 21
1 year, 10 months ago

[Mohsin Sheikh Lynching] Eye-Witnesses Failed To Identify Accused, “Hate Speech" By Hindu Rashtra Sena President Not Exhibited: Pune Court On Acquitting 21

Live Law  

Not a single eye-witness in court identified the men who lynched Pune techie Mohsin Sheikh neither was the “hateful” speech by Hindu Rashtra Sena President Dhananjay Desai brought on the record by the prosecution, the Pune Sessions Court observed in the detailed judgement acquitting 21 people for the 2014 brutal murder. “It is clear that the accused no.19 who is …

Dissent Is Extension Of Right To Freedom Of Speech And Expression, We Are Sworn To Uphold It: Delhi Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Dissent Is Extension Of Right To Freedom Of Speech And Expression, We Are Sworn To Uphold It: Delhi Court

Live Law  

Observing that dissent has to be encouraged and not stifled, a Delhi Court has said that dissent has to be given space and a forum because it is “reflective of something which pricks a citizen's conscience.”Additional Sessions Judge Arul Varma of Saket Courts observed that dissent is nothing but an extension of the “invaluable fundamental right to freedom of speech …

Supreme Court to hear plea to restrain from ‘censoring’ BBC documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots on February 3
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court to hear plea to restrain from ‘censoring’ BBC documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots on February 3

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on January 30 agreed to list on February 3 a petition seeking a direction to restrain the government from “censoring” the British Broadcasting Corporation documentary titled ‘India: The Modi Question’. After the Kerala High Court’s order, the Election Commission said in a statement, “after considering the matter and having due regard to the order passed by Hon’ble …

Supreme Court Asks UP Police To Produce Records Of Case Relating To Alleged Hate Crime Against Man
1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Asks UP Police To Produce Records Of Case Relating To Alleged Hate Crime Against Man

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India on Friday heard the batch of pleas which sought to curb hate speech in the country. Additional Advocate General and Senior Advocate Garima Prashad, appearing for the State of Uttar Pradesh said, "This itself is a media-driven allegation and case"! Advising caution, the Bench warned that the people from the community would be the "innocent …

Planning Criminal Law Amendments To Deal With Hate Speech : Centre Tells Supreme Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Planning Criminal Law Amendments To Deal With Hate Speech : Centre Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

On Friday, the Supreme Court was informed that the Centre has plans to bring in a comprehensive legislative amendments to the criminal laws to deal with the issue of hate speech.Additional Solicitor General KM Natraj revealed this development to a Bench of Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna while it was hearing a batch of pleas seeking action against hate …

'Why 5 Months For FIR?' : Supreme Court Questions Delhi Police's Delay In Hate Speech Case Over Hindu Yuva Vahini Meet
1 year, 11 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 …

Supreme Court Bench Refers To Justice KM Joseph's Bench Brinda Karat's Plea For Hate Speech FIR Against BJP Leaders
1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Bench Refers To Justice KM Joseph's Bench Brinda Karat's Plea For Hate Speech FIR Against BJP Leaders

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and M M Sundresh has observed that the petition filed by CPI leader Brinda Karat, seeking registration of FIR against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur & Parvesh Verma for alleged hate speeches in 2020, be listed before the bench headed by Justice K M Joseph before whom similar matters are pending.During Monday’s hearing, …

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

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