SC junks plea on hate speeches during election
10 years, 10 months ago

SC junks plea on hate speeches during election

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed a PIL seeking direction to the Election Commission to take action against all the politicians and political parties indulging in hate campaign during electioneering including making hate speeches. Dismissing the PIL, a bench of Justice Dipak Misra and Justice N.V. Ramana in their judgment said: "We are not persuaded, despite the adroit labour and vehement arguments by the petitioner-in-person to issue notice and accordingly, the writ petition, stands dismissed in limine. "Tracing the evolution of the PIL, the court said: "A public interest litigation pertaining to speeches delivered during election campaign, we are afraid, cannot be put on the pedestal of a real public interest litigation. "Petitioner, advocate Jafar Imam Naqvi who practises in the apex court, had sought direction to the Election Commission to take action against the leaders and parties engaged in hate campaign including delivering hate speeches.The PIL petitioner had sought the derecognition of the parties whose leaders invoked hatred against other communities in their speeches.Saying it would be inappropriate to entertain the PIL and give directions, the court in its order said: "The matter of handling hate speeches could be a matter of adjudication in an appropriate legal forum and may also have some impact in an election disputes raised under the Representation of People Act, 1951."

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Delhi HC declines urgent hearing on PIL against election freebies
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC declines urgent hearing on PIL against election freebies

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi High Court on Monday refused to grant an urgent hearing on a PIL filed by retired Justice S N Dhingra, challenging the cash-oriented schemes announced by political parties ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. A bench comprising Chief Justice Devender Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela directed the petitioner’s counsel to first address objections in …

‘Stop vilifying campaigns and ensure fair elections’, Delhi HC tells poll body
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Stop vilifying campaigns and ensure fair elections’, Delhi HC tells poll body

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Election Commission to take strict measures against the use of malicious or defamatory campaign material that could disrupt the election environment. The court’s ruling came while disposing of a PIL that accused the AAP of making excessive promotional calls to voters, allegedly spreading propaganda and fear regarding the withdrawal of …

Hate Speech Not Same As Wrong Assertions Or False Claims : Supreme Court
4 months, 1 week ago

Hate Speech Not Same As Wrong Assertions Or False Claims : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today, while dismissing a PIL seeking guidelines to prevent 'provocative speech' by political leaders, observed that the offence of hate speech cannot be equated to the act of wrong assertions or false claims that one may make. Notably, in Shaheen Abdullah, the Court directed that these state Governments should take suo motu action against any hate speech …

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against PM Modi for Alleged Hate Speeches
10 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 …

SC Stays Trial Court Proceedings In Hate-Speech Case Against TN BJP Chief K Annamalai
1 year, 1 month 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 …

PIL in SC to Maintain Sanctity of Electoral Process in AP
1 year, 4 months ago

PIL in SC to Maintain Sanctity of Electoral Process in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: A PIL filed in the Supreme Court by former AP election commissioner and secretary to ‘Citizens for Democracy’, N. Ramesh Kumar, with a plea to maintain the “sanctity” of the electoral process, is likely to come up for hearing shortly. The former SEC wanted the apex court to restrain the state government from having any blatant interference in preparation …

'Hate Speeches Are Sullying Entire Atmosphere, Need To Be Curbed' : Supreme Court Asks Petitioner To Cite Specific Instances
2 years, 5 months ago

'Hate Speeches Are Sullying Entire Atmosphere, Need To Be Curbed' : Supreme Court Asks Petitioner To Cite Specific Instances

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday heard a Public Interest Litigation filed against rising hate speech against minority communities in the country. While noting that the atmosphere of the nation was being sullied by hate speeches and that they need to be curbed, the bench bench comprising CJI UU Lalit and Justice Ravindra Bhat asked the petitioner to file specific instances …

No specific law against hate speech: Election Commission
2 years, 6 months ago

No specific law against hate speech: Election Commission

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India in the Supreme Court has said that due to the lack of a specific law against hate speech and rumour mongering during polls, it has to resort to the Indian Penal Code and the Representation of People Act to ensure that members of political parties do not make statements which can create disharmony among sections …

Absence of specific law on hate speech, using IPC, RP Act to control it: Election Commission to Supreme Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Absence of specific law on hate speech, using IPC, RP Act to control it: Election Commission to Supreme Court

India TV News  

Highlights ECI told Supreme Court that hate speech has not been defined under any 'existing law' in India It's pertinent to point out at outset that hate speech has not been defined under any law, said ECI EC used IPC, RP Act and MCC to control hate speech during election time in India Hate speech news : The Election Commission …

Hate Speeches by Elected Representatives Warrant Stringent Action: Delhi HC
2 years, 9 months ago

Hate Speeches by Elected Representatives Warrant Stringent Action: Delhi HC

News 18  

Hate speeches by elected representatives, political and religious leaders based on religion and caste bulldoze the constitutional ethos and violate constitutional provisions and therefore warrant stringent peremptory action on the part of central and state governments, said the Delhi High Court on Monday. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh, while noting that there have been instances of hate speeches which led to …

PIL Filed In Karnataka High Court Seeking Action Against Ministers, MLAs For Alleged Hate Speech
2 years, 11 months ago

PIL Filed In Karnataka High Court Seeking Action Against Ministers, MLAs For Alleged Hate Speech

Live Law  

A petition has been filed in the Karnataka High Court seeking direction to the state government to take action against the concerned public officials for failing to act against alleged hate speeches made by legislators and vigilante groups. The plea dubs such non-action as dereliction of duty and non-compliance of Supreme Court orders.The petitioner Mohammed Khaleelulla has also by way. …

Ex-servicemen file PIL in SC against hate speech
3 years, 2 months ago

Ex-servicemen file PIL in SC against hate speech

The Hindu  

A group of ex-servicemen have filed a PIL in the Supreme Court seeking a new Special Investigation Team to investigate the hate speeches delivered during a religious convention at Haridwar and Delhi in December. The petition cited portions from the hate speeches in which the speakers at the convention had called upon the police and the army to take up …

SC Seeks Response From Centre, Others On 'Dharma Sansad' Speeches Made In Haridwar, Delhi
3 years, 2 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 …

BREAKING : Supreme Court Agrees To Hear PIL Seeking Action Against Haridwar Dharm Sansad Anti-Muslim Hate Speeches
3 years, 2 months ago

BREAKING : Supreme Court Agrees To Hear PIL Seeking Action Against Haridwar Dharm Sansad Anti-Muslim Hate Speeches

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to urgently hear a PIL seeking criminal action with respect to the Haridwar Dharm Sansad conclave where hate speeches and genocidal calls against Muslims were made. The Petitioners have identified the perpetrators as - Yati Narsinghanand Giri Sagar Sindhu Maharaj Dharamdas Maharaj Premanand Maharaj Sadhvi Annapoorna alias Pooja Shakun Pandey Swami Anand Swaroop Ashwani …

[Jantar Mantar & Similar Incidents] Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Prevention Of Pre-Announced Hate Speeches By Conferring Duty On Public Authorities
3 years, 7 months ago

[Jantar Mantar & Similar Incidents] Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Prevention Of Pre-Announced Hate Speeches By Conferring Duty On Public Authorities

Live Law  

In the backdrop of alleged communal sloganeering at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and other similar incidents, a writ petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking prevention of pre-announced hate speeches in public places. They have urged the Court to recognize that public authorities have a "duty of care" to prevent hate speeches and define the contours of liability when …

[Jantar Mantar & Similar Incidents] Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Prevention Of Pre-Announced Hate Speeches By Conferring Duty On Public Authorities
3 years, 7 months ago

[Jantar Mantar & Similar Incidents] Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Prevention Of Pre-Announced Hate Speeches By Conferring Duty On Public Authorities

Live Law  

In the backdrop of alleged communal sloganeering at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and other similar incidents, a writ petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking prevention of pre-announced hate speeches in public places. They have urged the Court to recognize that public authorities have a "duty of care" to prevent hate speeches and define the contours of liability when …

'Declare That No Freedom Of Speech And Expression On Court Hearings And Judgments Except To The Extend Of True And Fair Reporting': Plea In SC
4 years, 7 months ago

'Declare That No Freedom Of Speech And Expression On Court Hearings And Judgments Except To The Extend Of True And Fair Reporting': Plea In SC

Live Law  

A PIL has been filed before the Supreme Court, seeking a declaration that there is no freedom of speech and expression vis-à-vis pending matters before courts of law, except to the extent of fair and true reporting. * Declaring that there is no freedom of speech and expression vis-à-vis final judgments, orders or decrees of courts of law, except to …

HC declines PIL seeking action against ‘hate speeches’
4 years, 10 months ago

HC declines PIL seeking action against ‘hate speeches’

The Hindu  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a PIL petition seeking directions to the State and Central governments to take action against political leaders for allegedly giving “hate speech” targeting members of a minority community in connection with the spread of COVID-19, and the media houses for telecasting and reporting such statements. Uma, while dismissing the petition, said …

Delhi Riots : SC Agrees To Hear On Wednesday Plea For FIR Against Politicians For Hate Speech
5 years ago

Delhi Riots : SC Agrees To Hear On Wednesday Plea For FIR Against Politicians For Hate Speech

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on Wednesday a petition seeking registration of FIR against politiians who made hate speech inciting the riots which gripped North East Delhi last week.This was after Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves, appearing for the Delhi riot victims, mentioned the plea before the Chief Justice of India S A Bobde for urgent listing. The …

Plea filed in Delhi HC against Rahul, Sonia and Priyanka for hate speech
5 years ago

Plea filed in Delhi HC against Rahul, Sonia and Priyanka for hate speech

Op India  

Pleas have been filed in Delhi High court seeking FIR against Indian National Congress interim Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Former congress president, and MP from Wayanad Rahul Gandhi, and Congress party’s general secretary Priyanka Gandhi for delivering provocative speeches to incite violence. Furthermore, the pleas also include the names of Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, AIMIM …

BJP leader approaches Supreme Court seeking to declare misquoting judicial orders a corrupt practice
5 years, 11 months ago

BJP leader approaches Supreme Court seeking to declare misquoting judicial orders a corrupt practice

Firstpost  

The plea in the Supreme Court also sought a direction that the Election Commission of India should have power to refer complaints against candidates for seeking vote on the basis of religion to appropriate investigation agencies. New Delhi: A petition in the Supreme Court has sought a direction that misquoting judicial orders for electoral gains by candidates and political office …

Elections 2019: EC acts against hate speeches after Supreme Court rap
5 years, 11 months ago

Elections 2019: EC acts against hate speeches after Supreme Court rap

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Monday barred four political leaders, including union minister Maneka Gandhi, from campaigning for varying periods, hours after an explosive intervention by the Supreme Court, which called the commission “toothless” for failing to act against political leaders who made polarizing speeches. Also barred from campaigning were women and child development minister Maneka Gandhi for 48 …

SC Fixes PIL For Ban On Convicted Persons From Heading Pol Parties For Final Hearing On Aug 13
6 years, 8 months ago

SC Fixes PIL For Ban On Convicted Persons From Heading Pol Parties For Final Hearing On Aug 13

Live Law  

In the order, the bench directed all parties to submit their written submission in this regard a week before the final hearing.The Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra has fixed the PIL seeking a ban on convicted persons from heading a political party and granting power to Election Commission to de-register political parties for “final disposal” on …

SC Fixes PIL For Ban On Convicted Persons From Heading Pol Parties For Final Hearing On Aug 13
6 years, 8 months ago

SC Fixes PIL For Ban On Convicted Persons From Heading Pol Parties For Final Hearing On Aug 13

Live Law  

In the order, the bench directed all parties to submit their written submission in this regard a week before the final hearing.The Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra has fixed the PIL seeking a ban on convicted persons from heading a political party and granting power to Election Commission to de-register political parties for “final disposal” on …

PIL In SC Seeks To Treat Making A False Statement/Declaration Before EC, CEO, Election Officers An Electoral Offence [Read Petition]
6 years, 9 months ago

PIL In SC Seeks To Treat Making A False Statement/Declaration Before EC, CEO, Election Officers An Electoral Offence [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court was recently moved in a plea for direction to the Central Government to treat as an electoral offence the making of false statement/declaration before the Election Commission, Chief Electoral Officer, District Election Officer, Presiding Officer or other similar authorities.The public interest litigation, instituted by an advocate and BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay,. The Supreme Court was recently …

PIL In SC Seeks To Treat Making A False Statement/Declaration Before EC, CEO, Election Officers An Electoral Offence [Read Petition]
6 years, 9 months ago

PIL In SC Seeks To Treat Making A False Statement/Declaration Before EC, CEO, Election Officers An Electoral Offence [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court was recently moved in a plea for direction to the Central Government to treat as an electoral offence the making of false statement/declaration before the Election Commission, Chief Electoral Officer, District Election Officer, Presiding Officer or other similar authorities.The public interest litigation, instituted by an advocate and BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay,. The Supreme Court was recently …

SC seeks response from Centre on PIL seeking ban on convicts from heading parties
7 years, 3 months ago

SC seeks response from Centre on PIL seeking ban on convicts from heading parties

Firstpost  

Supreme Court on Friday sought the responses of the government and the election commission on a PIL seeking to restrain convicted politicians New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses of the government and the election commission on a PIL seeking to restrain convicted politicians from running and holding posts in political parties. Senior advocate Siddharth Luthra, appearing for …

PIL Against President Of India: SC Bars Petitioners From Filing Any PIL in Any Court [Read Order]
8 years, 1 month ago

PIL Against President Of India: SC Bars Petitioners From Filing Any PIL in Any Court [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday debarred two PIL petitioners from filing any public interest litigations in any constitutional courts in India.A bench comprising Justices Dipak Misra and R Banumati dismissed the PIL in which President Pranab Mukherjee was arraigned as first respondent.“The Constitution Bench of this Court in Rameshwar Prasad & Ors. Despite the said pronouncement, the petitioners being emboldened …

Supreme Court dismisses petition to derecognize Shiv Sena & MNS on the ground of Hate Speeches by their leaders [Read Order]
8 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court dismisses petition to derecognize Shiv Sena & MNS on the ground of Hate Speeches by their leaders [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice TS Thakur, and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud, today dismissed the PIL petition, filed in 2012, by Supreme Court advocate, Brijesh Kalappa, to derecognize Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Navanirman Sena, on the ground that their leaders made hate speeches against North Indians.Kalappa brought to the notice of the bench, two specific. The …

Dubious recipe to win polls: Hate speech record increases election victory chances by 3 times
8 years, 11 months ago

Dubious recipe to win polls: Hate speech record increases election victory chances by 3 times

Firstpost  

Candidates with hate speech cases against them have a 30 percent greater chance of winning elections, according to an IndiaSpend analysis of self-disclosed crime records of candidates who have contested various elections nationwide over the last 12 years By Manoj K, IndiaSpend Candidates with hate-speech cases against them were three times more successful in elections compared to those without a …

Hate speeches delivered during election campaign cannot be put on the pedestal of PIL; there are laws to take care of it: SC [Read Judgment]
10 years, 10 months ago

Hate speeches delivered during election campaign cannot be put on the pedestal of PIL; there are laws to take care of it: SC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a Writ Petition No.429 Of 2014) seeking directions to curb hate speeches and other illegal activities by political parties during the election campaign, according to the Court, it cannot be put on the pedestal of Public Interest Litigation.The judgment arises from an Article 32 Petition No.429 Of 2014) seeking directions to curb hate …

Hate speech: court rejects plea to de-recognise parties
10 years, 10 months ago

Hate speech: court rejects plea to de-recognise parties

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a public interest writ petition for a direction to the Election Commission to withdraw the recognition given to political parties resorting to hate speech and to cancel the candidature of politicians found guilty before the declaration of election results. Petitioner-advocate Jafar Imam Naqvi, citing recent utterances of certain candidates in Varanasi from …

Hate speech laws not being effectively executed: SC Judge
10 years, 10 months ago

Hate speech laws not being effectively executed: SC Judge

Firstpost  

The root of the problem in tackling the menace of hate speech is not absence of laws but lack of their effective execution, Supreme Court Judge Justice B S Chauhan said today. New Delhi: The root of the problem in tackling the menace of hate speech is not absence of laws but lack of their effective execution, Supreme Court Judge …

SC directs Law Commission of India to look in to the Matter of Hate Speeches by Leaders
11 years ago

SC directs Law Commission of India to look in to the Matter of Hate Speeches by Leaders

Live Law  

Supreme Court today directed the Law Commission of India to look into issue of hate speeches being made by politicians and to consider framing guidelines to prevent such provocative statements.In a PIL filed by an NGO, Pravasi Bhalai Sangathan, asked the court to give directions to stop people from making inflammatory speeches and argued that unrestrained comments made by politicians. …

SC asks Law Commission to look into issue of hate speeches
11 years ago

SC asks Law Commission to look into issue of hate speeches

India TV News  

New Delhi :The Supreme Court today asked the Law Commission to look into the issue of hate speeches being made by leaders of political, social and religious outfits and consider framing guidelines to regulate such provocative statements. A bench headed by justice B S Chauhan, while refusing to frame guidelines itself, asked the commission to look into it and give …

Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking to restrain politicians from indulging in 'provocative and hate speeches'
11 years ago

Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking to restrain politicians from indulging in 'provocative and hate speeches'

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking its direction to restrain politicians from indulging in "provocative and hate speeches" saying that it cannot curtail people's fundamental right to free speech. It is a precious rights guaranteed by Constitution," a Bench headed by Justice R M Lodha said, adding. It is a precious rights guaranteed by Constitution," …

Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking to restrain politicians from indulging in 'provocative and hate speeches'
11 years ago

Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking to restrain politicians from indulging in 'provocative and hate speeches'

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking its direction to restrain politicians from indulging in "provocative and hate speeches" saying that it cannot curtail people's fundamental right to free speech. It is a precious rights guaranteed by Constitution," a Bench headed by Justice R M Lodha said, adding. It is a precious rights guaranteed by Constitution," …

SC may ask law panel to examine hate speech issue
11 years, 1 month ago

SC may ask law panel to examine hate speech issue

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court may consider referring to the Law Commission a plea seeking action by the Election Commission against political parties whose leaders indulge in making inflammatory speeches preaching hatred against people coming from other regions. A bench of Justice B.S.Chauhan, Justice M.Y.Eqbal and Justice A.K.Sikri indicated this in the course of the hearing Wednesday of a petition …

SC issues notice to centre on curbing hate speeches
11 years, 11 months ago

SC issues notice to centre on curbing hate speeches

India TV News  

New Delhi, Apr 8: The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the central government on a petition seeking framing of guidelines to curb elected representatives from delivering hate speeches in pursuance of their political goals. An apex court bench headed by Chief Justice Altamas Kabir issued the notice after senior counsel Basva Patil told the court that such leaders deliver …

SC seeks centre's response on plea challenging election law
12 years, 2 months ago

SC seeks centre's response on plea challenging election law

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jan 11: The Supreme Court Thursday asked the central government to file its response to two PILs contending that a provision of India's electoral law was unconstitutional. A bench of Justice A.K. Patnaik and Justice Gyan Sudha Misra asked the government to respond to the contention that sub-section of section 8 of the Representation of People Act, 1951 …

SC Refuses Direction Against Shiv Sena, MNS For "Hate" Campaign
14 years, 11 months ago

SC Refuses Direction Against Shiv Sena, MNS For "Hate" Campaign

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking de-recognition of Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Nava Nirman Sena and prosecution of its leaders for their alleged hate campaign against non-Maharashtrians, particularly north Indians. The petition filed by Mohan Pandit through counsel Manish Mohan cited various instances of the two political parties targetting north Indians during railway recruitment exams …

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