Duty of TV anchors is to prevent hate speech: Supreme Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Duty of TV anchors is to prevent hate speech: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the role of TV anchors is critical in monitoring that their shows do not descend into a flurry of hate speech. The court said content on mainstream electronic media and social media remain largely unregulated. On TV, it is the duty of anchors to prevent hate speech. In January 2021, the then Chief Justice S.A. Bobde had said that arresting hate on TV was as essential for law and order as arming policemen with lathis and putting up barricades to prevent the spread of violence and riots.

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Editor’s note: Boycotting hate speech anchors is not an attack on press freedom
1 year, 3 months ago

Editor’s note: Boycotting hate speech anchors is not an attack on press freedom

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 17, 2023 15:32 IST - 3 MINS READ Our cover story looks at the enormous pressure placed on students by India’s deeply faulty education system and the social cracks through which the young fall. Announcing it, Congress leader Pawan Khera said: “We will not cooperate with anyone spreading hatred in society.” The statement provoked protests. These anchors …

Supreme Court terms hate speech 'complete menace', says offending TV anchors must be taken off air
1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court terms hate speech 'complete menace', says offending TV anchors must be taken off air

India TV News  

SC on hate speech: The Supreme Court observed that hate speeches are a "complete menace" and lamented the lack of regulatory control on TV news content, stating it wants a "free and balanced press in India." "We want free speech, but at what cost," the court said noting that, unlike print media, there is no Press Council of India for …

Hate speeches on TV: SC wants to know if govt wants to bring law to curb them
2 years, 3 months ago

Hate speeches on TV: SC wants to know if govt wants to bring law to curb them

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Voicing displeasure over hate speech on TV news channels, the Supreme Court Wednesday wanted it know why the government was a "mute spectator" and whether it intends to enact a law to curb it, as recommended by the Law Commission. Noting that the role of the anchor is important during TV debates, the court said it's the duty …

Hate speech | Supreme Court seeks response from Government
2 years, 11 months ago

Hate speech | Supreme Court seeks response from Government

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Ministry of Home Affairs and the police chiefs of Delhi and Uttarakhand to respond to petitions that people accused of delivering hate speeches at a Dharm Sansad organised in Haridwar have not been arrested yet. The new headline will be: Supreme Court issues notice to MHA, police chiefs of Delhi and Uttarakhand on …

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