Hate Speech : Supreme Court Gives Liberty To Petitioners To Move Vacation Bench In Relation To Proposed Dharam Sansad Events In June-July
2 years, 10 months ago

Hate Speech : Supreme Court Gives Liberty To Petitioners To Move Vacation Bench In Relation To Proposed Dharam Sansad Events In June-July

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted liberty to the petitioners who have filed a PIL seeking action against alleged hate speeches in Dharam Sansad meets to move the vacation bench with respect to any hate speech in the upcoming Dharam Sansand events in June-July.A bench comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar, Abhay S Oka and JB Pardiwala was hearing. The Supreme Court on Thursday granted liberty to the petitioners who have filed a PIL seeking action against alleged hate speeches in Dharam Sansad meets to move the vacation bench with respect to any hate speech in the upcoming Dharam Sansand events in June-July. If you have moved a separate application, we can look into it" Mr. Sibal: "Yes, we have moved an application" Senior Advocate Meenakshi Arora, also for one of the petitioners: "In my writ petition, I have stated that the same person is making speeches in the Dharam Sansads and that the authority should be asked to reveal what steps and actions they have taken. Ms. Arora: "The person may not have been named but the incidents have been specifically indicated" Mr. Sibal: "Your Lordships may say that in case anything takes place, we will be at liberty to move the vacation bench" The bench then passed the following order- "If any urgent orders are required before the next date of hearing, it will be open to the parties to seek appropriate relief before the vacation bench."

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SC declines to block ‘Dharam Sansad’, asks UP authorities to monitor for hate speech
3 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, …

Petition in Supreme Court against Yati Narsinghanand's planned ‘Dharam Sansad’ in Ghaziabad
3 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

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, …

’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 …

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 …

'Nobody taking action despite orders, we will be left embarrassed': Supreme Court on hate speeches
2 years, 1 month ago

'Nobody taking action despite orders, we will be left embarrassed': Supreme Court on hate speeches

India TV News  

Supreme Court on hate speech : The Supreme Court of India today lamented that nobody was taking action against 'hate speeches' despite its orders, and observed that the top court will be left embarrassed again and again if it is asked to give further directions to curb such statements. The court's strong observations were made by a bench comprising Justice …

Supreme Court Bench Refers To Justice KM Joseph's Bench Brinda Karat's Plea For Hate Speech FIR Against BJP Leaders
2 years, 2 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, …

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 …

DC Edit | Crack down on hate speech
2 years, 5 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, 5 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; …

Senior Adv Kapil Sibal Seeks Urgent Hearing Of Plea In Supreme Court Against Hate Speech
2 years, 5 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 …

Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Uttarakhand, Delhi Govts On Contempt Plea Alleging Inaction In Dharma Sansad Hate Speech Cases
2 years, 5 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 …

Supreme Court Grants Bail To Jitendra Tyagi In Dharam Sansad Hate Speech Case For 3 Months On Medical Grounds
2 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Grants Bail To Jitendra Tyagi In Dharam Sansad Hate Speech Case For 3 Months On Medical Grounds

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to Jitendra Tyagi alias Wasim Rizvi in the case for allegedly making anti-Muslim hate speeches at the Haridwar Dharam Sansad on medical grounds for three months. The Court however directed him to give an undertaking that he would not indulge in hate speech and not give any statement to electronic/digital/social media A bench …

SC must take a strong line on hate speech
2 years, 11 months ago

SC must take a strong line on hate speech

Hindustan Times  

Hours after the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Uttarakhand government to ensure that the guidelines on hate speech laid down in judgements delivered in 2018 and 2019 are adhered to, the state said a planned Dharam Sansad was unauthorized and detained its organisers. Sucn religious parliaments have become common over recent months, and, contrary to what their name suggests, …

Supreme Court's rebuke for Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh govts over 'hate speeches' at Dharam Sansads
2 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court's rebuke for Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh govts over 'hate speeches' at Dharam Sansads

India TV News  

Supreme Court's rebuke for Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh govts over 'hate speeches' at Dharam Sansads FIRs were earlier registered in connection with the three-day Dharam Sansad that was held in Haridwar last December where hate speeches were made targeting members of a community. Highlights Dharam Sansad is is scheduled for Wednesday in Roorkee 3 judge bench headed by Justice A M …

Supreme Court To Hear Army Veteran's Plea For SIT Probe Into Alleged Hate Speech In Dharam Sansad Events
2 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court To Hear Army Veteran's Plea For SIT Probe Into Alleged Hate Speech In Dharam Sansad Events

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday considered a petition filed by three retired officers of the Armed Forces seeking probe by a new Special Investigation Team into the alleged hate speeches delivered at the Dharam Sansad religious events organised at Haridwar and Delhi between 17th and 19th December 2021.A bench comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar and Abhay S Oka posted the petition …

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 …

Haridwar hate speeches | Uttarakhand says it has filed four FIRs, three chargesheets
2 years, 11 months ago

Haridwar hate speeches | Uttarakhand says it has filed four FIRs, three chargesheets

The Hindu  

The Uttarakhand government on April 13 informed the Supreme Court that it had registered four FIRs and filed three chargesheets against those accused of delivering hate speeches at a ‘dharam sansad’ in Haridwar. The petitions filed by Anjana Praakash, a former High Court judge, and journalist Qurban Ali submitted that “open calls for the extermination of an entire religious community” …

[Dharam Sansad] Jitendra Tyagi's 'Hate' Speech Intended To Wage War, Abused Prophet Muhammad: UK HC Denies Bail
3 years ago

[Dharam Sansad] Jitendra Tyagi's 'Hate' Speech Intended To Wage War, Abused Prophet Muhammad: UK HC Denies Bail

Live Law  

While denying bail to Jitendra Tyagi Aka Wasim Rizvi in the Haridwar Dharam Sansad Case, the Uttarakhand High Court recently observed that Tyagi's speech amounted to hate speech that intended to wage war, promoted enmity, and was also derogatory towards Prophet Muhammad. Stressing that Hate Speech has far-reaching consequences, the bench of Justice Ravindra Maithani, refrained from reproducing his speech …

2 Hindu bodies seek to intervene as parties in SC in PIL alleging hate speeches
3 years, 2 months ago

2 Hindu bodies seek to intervene as parties in SC in PIL alleging hate speeches

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Two Hindu organisations, ‘Hindu Sena' and Hindu Front for Justice, have moved the Supreme Court seeking to intervene as parties in a pending plea in which notices have been issued to the Centre and others on allegations of hate speeches made against Muslim communities at Haridwar and New Delhi. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana, …

Dharam Sansad Row: Hindu Sena Intervenes Demanding Arrest Of Muslim Leaders For Hate Speech
3 years, 2 months ago

Dharam Sansad Row: Hindu Sena Intervenes Demanding Arrest Of Muslim Leaders For Hate Speech

ABP News  

The national president of Hindu Sena, Vishnu Gupta, has filed a counter-appeal in the Supreme Court in the Haridwar Hate Speech Case. In his appeal, he says that the speeches at Dharam Sansad were made in response to attacks on Hindu culture and cannot be called "hate speech". Vishnu Gupta has also demanded that AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and other …

Hate Speeches : Army Veterans Move Supreme Court Seeking SIT Probe On Dharam Sansads
3 years, 2 months ago

Hate Speeches : Army Veterans Move Supreme Court Seeking SIT Probe On Dharam Sansads

Live Law  

Three retired officers of the Armed Forces have moved the Supreme Court of India seeking probe by a new Special Investigation Team into the hate speeches delivered at religious events organized at Haridwar and Delhi between 17th and 19th December 2021.The writ petition has been filed by Major General SG Vombatkere, Colonel PK Nair and Major Priyadarshi Chowdhury through Advocates. …

SC notice to Uttarakhand govt in Haridwar hate speech case
3 years, 2 months ago

SC notice to Uttarakhand govt in Haridwar hate speech case

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Uttarakhand government on a public interest litigation filed by a former Patna high court judge and a journalist, demanding stringent action against those involved in making hate speeches at a religious event held in Haridwar last month where some speakers allegedly called for violence against Muslims and Christians. At this, …

Hate speech | Supreme Court seeks response from Government
3 years, 2 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 …

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 …

SC issues notice to Centre, states on plea on alleged hate speeches made in Haridwar, Delhi
3 years, 2 months ago

SC issues notice to Centre, states on plea on alleged hate speeches made in Haridwar, Delhi

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre 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 Haridwar and the national capital. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana issued notice on the plea filed by journalist Qurban Ali …

Haridwar hate speech case: SC notice to Uttarakhand govt, no stay on upcoming events
3 years, 2 months ago

Haridwar hate speech case: SC notice to Uttarakhand govt, no stay on upcoming events

India Today  

The SC has issued a notice to the Uttarakhand government in the Haridwar hate speech case. Provocative and communal speeches were made against minority communities during a three-day "Dharam Sansad" or religious assembly held in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar from December 17 to December 19. At the gathering, Yati Narsinghanand reportedly said that “arming the Hindu brigade with bigger and better weapons” …

SC Notice to Uttarakhand in Dharam Sansad Plea as Petitioners Say Hate Speech Contrary to India's Ethos
3 years, 2 months ago

SC Notice to Uttarakhand in Dharam Sansad Plea as Petitioners Say Hate Speech Contrary to India's Ethos

News 18  

The Supreme Court issued a notice in a Public Interest Litigation seeking investigation and action against those who allegedly made hate speeches during two events held recently in Haridwar and the national capital. https://t.co/jTWnSFX0gK — Live Law January 12, 2022 The petition was filed by journalist Qurban Ali and former Patna High Court judge and senior advocate Anjana Prakash, has …

Haridwar 'Hate Speech' Case: Supreme Court To Hear Plea Today Seeking Probe
3 years, 2 months ago

Haridwar 'Hate Speech' Case: Supreme Court To Hear Plea Today Seeking Probe

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Wednesday seeking an independent inquiry into the Haridwar 'Dharma Sansad' hate speech case and another similar event held in Delhi. The petition, filed by journalist Qurban Ali and former Patna High Court judge and senior advocate Anjana Prakash, has sought a direction from the top court for an "independent, credible …

Supreme Court to hear plea on Haridwar hate speech event on January 12
3 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court to hear plea on Haridwar hate speech event on January 12

The Hindu  

A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana is scheduled on Wednesday to urgently hear a petition seeking the arrest and trial of people who made hate speeches, inciting violence towards Muslims, at the Haridwar Dharm Sansad. The speeches thus, pose a grave threat not just to the unity and integrity of our country but also endanger …

‘Dharam Sansad’ Hate Speech: Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Plea Seeking Independent Probe
3 years, 2 months ago

‘Dharam Sansad’ Hate Speech: Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Plea Seeking Independent Probe

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea seeking an independent inquiry into speeches made during ‘Dharam Sansad’ conclave held in Haridwar where speakers allegedly made statements inciting violence against the minority community. The SC Bench assured Kapil Sibal that the plea filed by former High Court judge and senior advocate Anjana Prakash, and journalist Qurban …

Haridwar hate speeches: Supreme Court agrees to hear PIL in Haridwar Dharam Sansad case
3 years, 2 months ago

Haridwar hate speeches: Supreme Court agrees to hear PIL in Haridwar Dharam Sansad case

Firstpost  

The religious conclave held from 17-19 December 2021, organised by Yati Narasimhanand, saw several religious leaders making controversial and provocative speeches against minority communities The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a PIL seeking action against those who made hate speeches during the recent ‘Dharam Sansad’ held at Haridwar in Uttarakhand. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V …

Supreme Court agrees to urgently hear plea on hate speeches at Haridwar ‘Dharam Sansad’
3 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court agrees to urgently hear plea on hate speeches at Haridwar ‘Dharam Sansad’

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to urgently hear a petition seeking the arrest and trial of people who made hate speeches, inciting violence towards Muslims, at the Haridwar Dharm Sansad. Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana assured senior advocate Kapil Sibal that the petition filed by former High Court judge and senior advocate Anjana Prakash would be heard without …

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 …

Supreme Court agrees to hear Haridwar Dharam Sansad hate speech case
3 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court agrees to hear Haridwar Dharam Sansad hate speech case

India TV News  

Highlights SC agrees to hear PIL on alleged hate speeches made at ‘Dharam Sansad’ at Haridwar The event was reportedly organised by controversia self-proclaimed sadhu Yati Narsinghanand Narsinghanand has been named in the FIR lodged in connection with the 'Dharam Sansad' The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation seeking action over alleged hate speeched delivered …

Dharam Sansad row: 76 Supreme Court lawyers write to CJI Ramana over calls for 'ethnic cleansing'
3 years, 3 months ago

Dharam Sansad row: 76 Supreme Court lawyers write to CJI Ramana over calls for 'ethnic cleansing'

India Today  

Seventy-six lawyers of the Supreme Court have written to Chief Justice of India NV Ramana and sought suo motu cognisance to be taken of the 'hate speech' and calls for 'ethnic cleansing' at two religious events held recently in Delhi and Haridwar. Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra shared the letter on Twitter and said, "Urging Supreme Court to pay heed …

Dharam Sansad: Two more booked in connection with hate speeches
3 years, 3 months ago

Dharam Sansad: Two more booked in connection with hate speeches

India Today  

Two more persons have been booked in connection with hate speeches delivered against Muslims at a Dharam Sansad in Haridwar recently. The names of Swami Dharamdas and Sadhvi Annapurna were added on Saturday in the FIR lodged after available footage of the event was scanned, Haridwar Kotwali SHO Rakinder Singh said on Monday. Extremely provocative speeches inciting violence against Muslims …

Haridwar Dharam Sansad: FIR lodged, no arrests made over hate speech | Here's what happened
3 years, 3 months ago

Haridwar Dharam Sansad: FIR lodged, no arrests made over hate speech | Here's what happened

India Today  

The police in Uttarakhand booked Wasim Rizvi, now Jitendra Narayan Tyagi and others for their alleged hate speeches at a convention in Haridwar. UTTARAKHAND POLICE FILES FIR The Uttarakhand Police's tweet reads: “Taking cognizance of the video that is going viral on social media for spreading hatred by giving provocative speeches against a particular religion, a case has been registered …

Beyond Haridwar Dharam Sansad, a look at recent cases of hate speech
3 years, 3 months ago

Beyond Haridwar Dharam Sansad, a look at recent cases of hate speech

India Today  

The Uttarakhand police have booked Wasim Rizvi, former UP Shia Central Waqf Board chairman who converted to Hinduism recently, for making hate speech at a Dharam Sansad in Haridwar. In similar cases of alleged provocative speech, cases were lodged under Indian Penal Code Sections 295A, 188, 298 and 34 for outraging religious feelings by insulting a religion or religious beliefs, …

Haridwar 'Dharam Sansad' triggers row, TMC leader files complaint over hate speeches
3 years, 3 months ago

Haridwar 'Dharam Sansad' triggers row, TMC leader files complaint over hate speeches

India Today  

Trinamool Congress spokesperson Saket Gokhale has filed a complaint against provocative and communal speeches made against minority communities during a three-day "Dharma Sansad" or religious assembly held in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar from December 17 to December 19. Yati Narsinghanand reportedly said that “arming the Hindu brigade with bigger and better weapons” would be the “solution” against the “threat of Muslims.” Videos …

Delhi HC to hear plea seeking FIR against Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka, other politicians for alleged hate speech today
5 years ago

Delhi HC to hear plea seeking FIR against Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka, other politicians for alleged hate speech today

Firstpost  

The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear on Friday a plea seeking lodging of an FIR against Congress President Sonia Gandhi, ex-president Rahul Gandhi, party general secretary Priyanka Vadra and others for allegedly giving hate speeches New Delhi: The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear on Friday a plea seeking lodging of an FIR against Congress President Sonia …

SC bench recuses itself from hearing Subramanian Swamy’s plea against hate speech trial
9 years, 9 months ago

SC bench recuses itself from hearing Subramanian Swamy’s plea against hate speech trial

Live Law  

A Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Amitava Roy and Justice R K Agrawal today recused itself from hearing the plea of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy issuing a non-bailable warrant against him for failing to appear before it in a case of alleged hate speech. The bench headed by Justice R K Agrawal referred the matter to another bench saying, "If …

Don't make remarks against ppl of UP, Bihar: HC to MNS chief | IndiaTV News
9 years, 11 months ago

Don't make remarks against ppl of UP, Bihar: HC to MNS chief | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Delhi High Court today asked MNS chief Raj Thackeray to refrain from making statements against non-Maharashtrian people, as it reserved order on his plea for quashing of summons issued against him for allegedly making a hate speech in 2012. The bench observed “everyone has their own rights and he should not say such things against the people of …

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 …

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