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 in Tehseen Poonawalla case. Among other steps, the apex court had directed State governments to form special task forces to prevent hate crimes and "procure intelligence reports about the people who are likely to commit such crimes or who are involved in spreading hate speeches, provocative statements and fake news". The court had reiterated its position against hate crimes in another judgment in the Amish Devgan case in December 2020, holding that hate speech was an attack on dignity in the “matter of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship” and threatened the unity of the nation as a whole.

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Ensure No Hate Speech In Yati Narsinghanand's 'Dharam Sansad' : Supreme Court Tells UP Authorities, Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition
6 days, 4 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, …

Judge's 'hate speech' at VHP event: SC seeks report from Allahabad HC
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Hate Speech Not Same As Wrong Assertions Or False Claims : Supreme Court
1 month, 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 …

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 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 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 …

DC Edit | What judicial wisdom has to advise on hate speech
1 year, 4 months ago

DC Edit | What judicial wisdom has to advise on hate speech

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court’s unequivocal stand against hate speech and its directive to the government apparatus that attempts to spread hatred would not be tolerated irrespective of the faith of the perpetrator or the victim is a forceful intervention by the judiciary in a matter of great concern and critical importance to the survival of the republic. The court’s response came …

’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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

‘The Kerala Story’: Can a work of fiction or art constitute ‘hate speech’? - The Hindu
1 year, 7 months ago

‘The Kerala Story’: Can a work of fiction or art constitute ‘hate speech’? - The Hindu

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Kerala Story, a film purportedly based on the instances of a few women joining the Islamic State, has been embroiled in a controversy ever since the teaser of the film was released in November 2022. The film was released in cinemas last week after the Kerala High Court declined to stay its screening, opining that …

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 …

Register FIRs against hate speech even in absence of complaints, Supreme Court directs States
1 year, 7 months ago

Register FIRs against hate speech even in absence of complaints, Supreme Court directs States

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on April 28 directed States to suo motu register FIRs on hate speech incidents and proceed against offenders without waiting for someone to lodge a complaint. The court even highlighted the specific penal provisions under which hate speech offenders ought to be booked. “We direct that States shall ensure that as and when hate speech happens, it …

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 …

‘Affecting Fabric of Nation’: SC Directs States to Act Against Hate Speech Even if No Complaint
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Affecting Fabric of Nation’: SC Directs States to Act Against Hate Speech Even if No Complaint

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Friday directed all states and union territories to take suo moto action against those making hate speeches even if there is no complaint. “Hate speech is a serious offence affecting the fabric of the nation, goes to the heart of our republic and dignity of people, Justice KM Joseph said. Last month, the apex court said …

'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 …

Supreme Court slams ‘silence of state’ on ‘vicious circle’ of hate against minorities
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court slams ‘silence of state’ on ‘vicious circle’ of hate against minorities

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on March 29 slammed the “silence of the state” to spiralling incidents of hate speeches made against minority communities, including Muslims, but the Centre pushed back, asking the court why it did not take suo motu cognisance of a video clip from Kerala showing a child being made to threaten Hindus and even Christians. Justice Joseph said …

State Is Impotent And Powerless, Why Can’t States Develop Mechanism To Stop Hate Speech? Supreme Court
1 year, 8 months ago

State Is Impotent And Powerless, Why Can’t States Develop Mechanism To Stop Hate Speech? Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, repeated its concerns over failure of authorities to take prompt action against instances of hate speech. Court room exchange When the matter was taken, Advocate, Mr. Vishnu Shankar Jain, informed the Bench that he has filed an application highlighting certain other instances of hate speech. “Whether a person not belonging to a religious denomination or …

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 …

No space for hate crime in a secular country: Supreme Court
1 year, 10 months ago

No space for hate crime in a secular country: Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

There is no room for hate crimes based on religion in a secular country, the Supreme Court observed on Monday while stating that such crimes should not be ignored and “whitewashed” but rather be stopped with an iron hand. Additional solicitor general KM Nataraj appearing for the UP government submitted that upon review of the incident by the Director General …

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 …

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; …

Don’t wait for complaints to act against hate speech, Supreme Court tells police
2 years, 2 months ago

Don’t wait for complaints to act against hate speech, Supreme Court tells police

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on October 21 said it is "tragic what we have reduced religion to" in the 21st century and a "climate of hate prevails in the country", while directing police and authorities to immediately and suo motu register cases against hate speech makers without waiting for a complaint to be filed. Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy ordered that any …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

HC rejects plea for hate speech FIR against BJP leaders
2 years, 6 months ago

HC rejects plea for hate speech FIR against BJP leaders

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected a plea by CPI leaders Brinda Karat and K.M. Tiwari seeking registration of an FIR against Union Minister and BJP leader Anurag Thakur and party MP Parvesh Verma for their alleged hate speeches against anti-CAA protesters in January 2020. Speeches made n 2020 Ms. Karat had said in her plea that on January …

Hate Speeches by Elected Representatives Warrant Stringent Action: Delhi HC
2 years, 6 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 …

Hate Speeches Delivered By Political & Religious Leaders Bulldoze Constitutional Ethos, Warrant Stringent Peremptory Action: Delhi High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Hate Speeches Delivered By Political & Religious Leaders Bulldoze Constitutional Ethos, Warrant Stringent Peremptory Action: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that hate speeches especially delivered by elected representatives, political and religious leaders based on religion, caste, region or ethnicity militate against the concept of fraternity, bulldoze the constitutional ethos and violates Articles 14, 15, 19, 21 read with Article 38 of the Constitution of India.Justice Chandra Dhari Singh also observed that. The Delhi High …

Decisively rein in hate speech
2 years, 6 months ago

Decisively rein in hate speech

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Police announced this week that it registered cases against several people, including two former Bharatiya Janata Party spokespersons whose controversial comments on Prophet Mohammed sparked a wave of international condemnation from many Muslim-majority nations. The Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations unit of the Special Cell confirmed that one FIR named suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and another, ex-BJP …

Supreme Court Grants Bail To Jitendra Tyagi In Dharam Sansad Hate Speech Case For 3 Months On Medical Grounds
2 years, 7 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 …

List action taken to halt hate talks: SC to Uttarakhand, Himachal
2 years, 7 months ago

List action taken to halt hate talks: SC to Uttarakhand, Himachal

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Expressing concern over the incidents of hate speeches targeting a particular community across the country, the Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh governments. Noting that the incidents of hate speeches keep occurring in the country despite its guidelines on preventive measures to be taken by the government authorities, the apex court …

Without Public Debates & Awareness About Political Rights, There Would Be No Democracy : Justice Nageswara Rao
2 years, 9 months ago

Without Public Debates & Awareness About Political Rights, There Would Be No Democracy : Justice Nageswara Rao

Live Law  

Speaking at the Soli J Sorabjee 1st Excellence Award & Scholarship and Inaugural Memorial Lecture, Justice Nageswara Rao on Wednesday said that the Supreme Court of India, through all its judgements relating to fundamental rights and freedom of speech, has protected free speech so that every individual should be given opportunity to openly discuss about the issues.Justice Rao was speaking. …

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