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 “rallies”. October 2022 order The Bench reminded the Centre of the Supreme Court’s order on October 21, 2022 directing police and State authorities to suo motu register cases against hate speech makers without waiting for a complaint to be filed The top court had in its October 2022 order directed that First Information Reports should be registered and criminal proceedings initiated against the makers of hate speech “irrespective of their religion so that the secular character of the country is preserved”. “Hate speech is happening… There are five more demonstrations scheduled in very sensitive areas,” Mr. Singh highlighted. The October 2022 order had rued how hate speeches made the atmosphere toxic when “the Constitution envisages Bharat as a secular nation and fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and unity and integrity of the country is one of the guiding principles enshrined in the Preamble”.

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Ensure No Hate Speech In Yati Narsinghanand's 'Dharam Sansad' : Supreme Court Tells UP Authorities, Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition
5 days, 22 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, …

Delhi Police bans protests in parts of city till October 6
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Police bans protests in parts of city till October 6

The Hindu  

Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora on Monday ordered a ban on protests in several parts of the city till October 6. It cited the “prevailing communal atmosphere in view of the proposed Waqf Bill and the issue of Shahi Idgah in Sadar Bazar area, the politically surcharged issue of the MCD Standing Committee election and the pending declaration of results …

HC to hear pleas related to 2020 Delhi violence on October 19
3 months, 3 weeks ago

HC to hear pleas related to 2020 Delhi violence on October 19

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday scheduled October 9 for hearing a series of petitions related to the February 2020 violence in North-East Delhi, including the alleged hate speeches by several BJP leaders. The petitions primarily call for the registration of FIRs against several BJP leaders accused of delivering hate speeches that allegedly fueled the violence. Emphasising the …

Hamas to halal: How anti-Muslim hate speech is spreading in India
9 months, 4 weeks 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
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 wants authorities to act tough on incitement to violence, hate speech
11 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court wants authorities to act tough on incitement to violence, hate speech

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said authorities need to be “conscious that no incitement to violence and hate speech are permissible”. ‘Repeat offender’ It alleged that Mr. Singh was a “repeat offender who has continued to deliver hate speeches… and is going to hold a series of rallies in Chhattisgarh from January 19 to January 25”. In the hearing, Mr. …

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 …

Anti-Muslim hate speech in India spikes around elections, report says
1 year, 2 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 …

Palwal police identify suspects who delivered hate speech on Sunday
1 year, 4 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 …

Indian Muslims in Haryana face calls for economic boycott after violence
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian Muslims in Haryana face calls for economic boycott after violence

Al Jazeera  

New Delhi, India – Hindu far-right organisations have called for an economic boycott of Muslim businesses and keeping Muslims out of villages after deadly communal violence broke out in India’s Haryana state. If after two days any Muslim hawker is found, then whatever will happen to him only he will be responsible.” Gurjar later told Al Jazeera, “I spoke about …

’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 …

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 …

‘Stringent social media monitoring to address Haryana violence’, says Anil Vij
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Stringent social media monitoring to address Haryana violence’, says Anil Vij

Live Mint  

Speaking on Haryana violence, state home minister Anil Vij said that the government has formed a special committee which includes the members from the IT Cell. During the protest, the organizations submitted a memorandum to the President, the Governor of Haryana, and the Chief Minister, urging them to take stringent action against the perpetrators responsible for the Nuh violence. Earlier …

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 …

Stop hate speech, violence at Nuh protests, says SC
1 year, 4 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 …

'Ensure peaceful protests against Nuh violence': Supreme Court tells UP, Haryana & Delhi
1 year, 4 months ago

'Ensure peaceful protests against Nuh violence': Supreme Court tells UP, Haryana & Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi to ensure there is no hate speech or violence during the protest rallies in the national capital in response to the violence in Haryana's Nuh. The application argued by senior advocate CU Singh informed the court 23 such rallies have taken place in Delhi since morning and few others …

Nuh violence: Supreme Court issues notice to UP, Haryana and Delhi amid clashes
1 year, 4 months ago

Nuh violence: Supreme Court issues notice to UP, Haryana and Delhi amid clashes

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court has issued notices to Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi in the wake of communal clashes in Nuh, Gurugram and neighbouring areas. Earlier in the day a plea before the Supreme Court had noted that 23 protest marches had been announced by right-wing groups Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal in various parts of the National Capital Region …

Haryana clashes: Petition in Supreme Court seeks to stop VHP, Bajrang Dal rallies in Delhi-NCR
1 year, 4 months ago

Haryana clashes: Petition in Supreme Court seeks to stop VHP, Bajrang Dal rallies in Delhi-NCR

Firstpost  

Following communal clashes during a Vishwa Hindu Parishad rally in Haryana’s Nuh on Monday, a petition has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking to stop the rallies announced by VHP and Bajrang Dal in Delhi-NCR to protest against the violence Following communal clashes during a Vishwa Hindu Parishad rally in Haryana’s Nuh on Monday, a petition has been moved …

Haryana violence | Vishwa Hindu Parishad plans protests in various parts of Delhi
1 year, 4 months ago

Haryana violence | Vishwa Hindu Parishad plans protests in various parts of Delhi

The Hindu  

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Bajrang Dal on Wednesday called protests at 23 locations in the national capital to mark their protest against the communal violence that had taken place in Nuh, Palwal and Gurugram districts of Haryana, which left six dead. While most of the protests organised by the VHP were peaceful, huge demonstrations were called at the …

Haryana Violence: SC Directs Centre to Ensure 'No Hate Speech' in Delhi Rallies; Khattar Appeals for Peace
1 year, 4 months ago

Haryana Violence: SC Directs Centre to Ensure 'No Hate Speech' in Delhi Rallies; Khattar Appeals for Peace

News 18  

Violence in Haryana’s Nuh Updates: A flag march was conducted by Rapid Action Force in Gururgam’s Badshahpur early on Wednesday as tensions continue in the National Capital Region amid reports of arson in sector 70, where several roadside shops were set on fire by an angry mob. “Twenty companies of central forces have been deployed in Haryana, with 14 of …

Nuh violence: SC issues notices to Haryana, Delhi and UP govts amid protests, next hearing on August 4
1 year, 4 months ago

Nuh violence: SC issues notices to Haryana, Delhi and UP govts amid protests, next hearing on August 4

India TV News  

Amid protest marches and demonstrations being organised against the violence in Haryana's Nuh, the Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and governments. Protests by VHP, Bajrang Dal Meanwhile, Members of Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Wednesday staged protests in several parts of the national capital against the violence that broke out in the Nuh …

Nuh violence: Plea before Supreme Court seeks blocking of inciteful posts, videos
1 year, 4 months ago

Nuh violence: Plea before Supreme Court seeks blocking of inciteful posts, videos

India Today  

In the backdrop of the communal violence that erupted in Nuh and Gurgaon, in Haryana, a plea has been filed before the Supreme Court, alleging the spread of misinformation through online posts, videos, and programs. READ | 'No hate speech, CCTVs': Supreme Court on Delhi protests over Haryana clashes The plea was filed against the proposed rallies by VHP and …

'No hate speech, CCTVs': Supreme Court on Delhi protests over Haryana clashes
1 year, 4 months ago

'No hate speech, CCTVs': Supreme Court on Delhi protests over Haryana clashes

India Today  

As protests over the communal clashes in Haryana reach Delhi's border, the Supreme Court heard a petition seeking to stop rallies "that are likely to fan communal fires and incite people to resort to violence" and issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi governments over VHP/Bajrang Dal rallies saying “rallies can go on but should be video graphed”. …

Amid communal tension in Uttarakhand, civil society bodies write to President
1 year, 6 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, 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 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 …

Supreme Court Directs All States To Register Suo Motu FIR Against Hate Speeches Irrespective Of Religion
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Directs All States To Register Suo Motu FIR Against Hate Speeches Irrespective Of Religion

Live Law  

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Friday extended the application of its October 2022 order to all States and Union Territories. So now, all States/UTs are enjoined to take suo motu action to register FIR against hate speeches, without waiting for any formal complaint. A bench comprising Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna was considering a batch of …

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 …

VHP organises protest rally demanding arrest of Ram Navami violence perpetrators
1 year, 8 months ago

VHP organises protest rally demanding arrest of Ram Navami violence perpetrators

India Today  

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Monday organised a protest rally in Kolkata, demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible for Ram Navami violence in parts of West Bengal. The VHP, which has planned to organise week-long protest programmes in various parts of the state, on Monday took out the rally in Bagbazar area in north Kolkata. READ | Mamata blames …

'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 …

How to tackle hate speech
1 year, 8 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 …

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 …

The buck stops with the government to stop hate speech, hate crimes: Supreme Court
1 year, 11 months ago

The buck stops with the government to stop hate speech, hate crimes: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

January 13, 2023 07:58 pm | Updated January 14, 2023 09:37 am IST - NEW DELHI The Supreme Court on Friday said the “buck ultimately stops with the government” to clamp down on hate speech and hate crimes, as they are offences committed on the society. ‘Name-calling is denigrating’ Justice Joseph, who said he was speaking for himself, said that …

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, 1 month 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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; …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea To Invoke UAPA Against Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea To Invoke UAPA Against Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a petition seeking urgent intervention to stop the "growing menace of targeting and terrorizing the Muslim Community in India". The petition has been tagged with a batch of matters relating to hate speech pending before the bench presided by Justice K. M. Joseph The petitioner sought direction to the Union of India …

Senior Adv Kapil Sibal Seeks Urgent Hearing Of Plea In Supreme Court Against Hate Speech
2 years, 2 months ago

Senior Adv Kapil Sibal Seeks Urgent Hearing Of Plea In Supreme Court Against Hate Speech

Live Law  

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal sought urgent listing of the Dharam Sansad Hate Speech matter by the Supreme Court bench comprising CJI UU Lalit and Justice Bela M Trivedi. In an earlier hearing on a contempt plea alleging blatant and disobedience by the DGP, Uttarakhand Police and DGP, Delhi Police to take action with respect to hate speeches made by prominent …

Indian Supreme Court says hate speeches need to be curbed as they ‘sully country’s atmosphere’
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian Supreme Court says hate speeches need to be curbed as they ‘sully country’s atmosphere’

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 India’s top court on Monday …

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

Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Uttarakhand, Delhi Govts On Contempt Plea Alleging Inaction In Dharma Sansad Hate Speech Cases
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Uttarakhand, Delhi Govts On Contempt Plea Alleging Inaction In Dharma Sansad Hate Speech Cases

Live Law  

In a contempt plea alleging blatant and 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 Monday, directed the Uttarakhand Government and the …

FIR against organisers of VHP's Delhi rally that sparked hate speech row
2 years, 2 months ago

FIR against organisers of VHP's Delhi rally that sparked hate speech row

India Today  

Delhi Police has filed a First Information Report against the organisation of Hindu Mahasabha of Vishwa Hindu Parishad under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code. "FIR has been registered against organisers for not taking permission for Dilshad Garden event where alleged hate speeches were given," police said. At yesterday’s event, VHP office holders were VHP Delhi President Kapil Khanna …

Absence of specific law on hate speech, using IPC, RP Act to control it: Election Commission to Supreme Court
2 years, 3 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 …

Clarify actions taken against hate speeches, Supreme Court tells Centre, States
2 years, 5 months ago

Clarify actions taken against hate speeches, Supreme Court tells Centre, States

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre and States to clarify actions taken against hate speeches even as petitioners argued that the distinction between dissent and hate speech is getting deliberately "muddied". Editorial | Hate crime and punishment: On violence over ‘hurt sentiments’ The petitioners highlighted how hate speeches continue to hold sway with impunity despite its 2017 judgment …

Hate crime and punishment: The Hindu Editorial on violence over ‘hurt sentiments’
2 years, 5 months ago

Hate crime and punishment: The Hindu Editorial on violence over ‘hurt sentiments’

The Hindu  

India’s laws on freedom of expression are clear about the reasonableness of the right to exercise it. But hate speech, directed at communities and intended to fan communal hatred, is not clearly defined in the law. However, there are provisions in the law that can be interpreted as allowing for criminalising offences that are related to hate speech, in particular …

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