SC notice to Uttarakhand govt in Haridwar hate speech case
2 years, 11 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, senior advocate Indira Jaising also intervened on behalf of activist Tushar Gandhi, who was one of the petitioners in the case when the Supreme Court in 2019 issued directives on appointing nodal officers to curb hate speeches and stop mob lynching over suspected cow slaughter. After several controversial videos from the event that were circulated on social media triggered outrage, the Uttarakhand police registered a first information report against some leaders present at the event, including Jitendra Narayan Singh Tyagi, formerly known as Waseem Rizvi, for allegedly giving a “provocative speech” against “a particular religion” at the Dharm Sansad. Former Patna HC judge and senior advocate Prakash, and journalist Qurban Ali, have approached the Supreme Court complaining of inaction against those who made hate speeches at the Haridwar Dharm Sansad and in Delhi.

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SC declines to block ‘Dharam Sansad’, asks UP authorities to monitor for hate speech
5 days, 17 hours 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
5 days, 18 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, …

Plea against proposed ‘Dharam Sansad’ in U.P.’s Ghaziabad mentioned in Supreme Court
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1 week, 1 day 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 …

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: High Court Grants 4 Weeks To Maharashtra Police For Obtaining Sanction To Prosecute BJP Leader Vikram Pawaskar
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hate Speech: High Court Grants 4 Weeks To Maharashtra Police For Obtaining Sanction To Prosecute BJP Leader Vikram Pawaskar

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday ordered the Maharashtra Police to obtain a sanction to prosecute Bharatiya Janata Party State Vice President Vikram Pawaskar, for charges of hate speech, within four weeks.A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Prithviraj Chavan noted the submissions of Chief Public Prosecutor Hiten Venegavkar, who told the judges that the chargesheet in. The Bombay …

Apex court lawyer sends notice to EC on ‘hate speech’ by PM Modi
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Apex court lawyer sends notice to EC on ‘hate speech’ by PM Modi

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Supreme Court lawyer Kaleeswaram Raj has sent a legal notice to the Chief Election Commissioner seeking action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his controversial remarks during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaigns. In the notice, Kaleeswaram Raj sought “immediate action against the prime minister, who has been consistently engaging in hate speech and divisive rhetoric in his election …

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 …

Karnataka Police file case against Sri Rama Sena founder for 'hate speech'
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka Police file case against Sri Rama Sena founder for 'hate speech'

India TV News  

Karnataka Police has registered a case against Sri Ram Sena founder Pramod Muthalik for 'hate speech' against people of other religions during his visit to Ganapathi pandal at Idgah Maidan near Chennamma Circle in Hubli. Muthalik gave 'hate speech' at Idgah Maidan Muthalik is accused of giving a hate speech at the Idgah ground during the Ganesh idol immersion procession. …

Hate speeches | SC adjourns Brinda Karat's plea for FIR against BJP's Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma to Oct 3
1 year, 3 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, …

Supreme Court stays trial court order directing Azam Khan to give voice sample in 2007 hate speech case
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court stays trial court order directing Azam Khan to give voice sample in 2007 hate speech case

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the complainant in the hate speech case on the plea filed by Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan. The apex court stayed an order of a trial court directing Khan to give a voice sample in a case of allegedly delivering a hate speech and using derogatory language …

’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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

'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 …

Hate speeches | SC issues notice to Delhi Police on Brinda Karat’s plea seeking FIR against Anurag Thakur, Pravesh Verma
1 year, 8 months ago

Hate speeches | SC issues notice to Delhi Police on Brinda Karat’s plea seeking FIR against Anurag Thakur, Pravesh Verma

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Delhi Police on a plea by CPI leaders Brinda Karat and K.M. Tiwari against the trial court’s refusal to lodge FIRs against Union Minister Anurag Thakur and BJP leader Pravesh Verma for their alleged hate speeches on anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests at Shaheen Bagh in 2020. The court prima facie remarked …

BREAKING | Supreme Court Issues Notice On Brinda Karat's Plea Seeking FIR Against Anurag Thakur & Parvesh Verma For Alleged Hate Speeches
1 year, 8 months ago

BREAKING | Supreme Court Issues Notice On Brinda Karat's Plea Seeking FIR Against Anurag Thakur & Parvesh Verma For Alleged Hate Speeches

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a petition filed by Communist Party of India leader Brinda Karat seeking registration of FIR against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma for allegedly delivering hate speeches in 2020.A bench comprising Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna was considering the special leave petition filed against the Delhi High Court’s order 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 …

Allahabad High Court Refuses Relief To Man Accused Of Making Hate Speech Against UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Dhirendra Shastri
1 year, 8 months ago

Allahabad High Court Refuses Relief To Man Accused Of Making Hate Speech Against UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Dhirendra Shastri

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court last week refused to quash an FIR lodged against a Bhim Army leader who has been accused of making hate speech against the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath and Bageshwar Baba, Dhirendra Shastri.The Bench of Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Narendra Kumar Johari also declined to stay. The Allahabad High Court last week refused …

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 …

Maha Police to Ensure No Hate Speeches at Hindu Body's Proposed Event in Mumbai: SC
1 year, 10 months ago

Maha Police to Ensure No Hate Speeches at Hindu Body's Proposed Event in Mumbai: SC

News 18  

The Supreme Court asked the Maharashtra government on Friday to ensure that no hate speeches are delivered if authorities allow the Hindu Jan Akrosh Morcha to hold an event in Mumbai on February 5. The top court was hearing a petition filed by one Shaheen Abdullah, seeking the court’s intervention to ensure that incidents such as one that took place …

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 …

Supreme Court Bench Refers To Justice KM Joseph's Bench Brinda Karat's Plea For Hate Speech FIR Against BJP Leaders
1 year, 11 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, …

Top news of the day: December 24, 2022
2 years ago

Top news of the day: December 24, 2022

The Hindu  

RT-PCR to be mandatory for passengers from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand: Mansukh Mandaviya Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on December 24 said RTPCR test for the detection of COVID-19 would be made mandatory for international passengers arriving from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. The order by Civil Judge Senior Division Sonika Verma came in …

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; …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Prophet Remarks Row: Avoid Protest after Friday Prayers, Urge AIMIM, Muslim Organisations
2 years, 6 months ago

Prophet Remarks Row: Avoid Protest after Friday Prayers, Urge AIMIM, Muslim Organisations

News 18  

In the backdrop of the Uttar Pradesh Police’s action against those involved in violence and arson following a stir last Friday, Muslim organisations and NGOs have urged community members to avoid similar protests and demonstrations over the derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammad. The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen’s Uttar Pradesh unit has also asked its party workers to not participate in …

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 …

Delayed response: On govt.’s stern action against hate speech
2 years, 6 months ago

Delayed response: On govt.’s stern action against hate speech

The Hindu  

The Government’s decision to take a stern view of hate speech targeting religious beliefs, to distance itself from comments made by two spokespersons of the Bharatiya Janata Party, and to assert India’s traditional values of tolerance and respect for all religions is both welcome and reassuring for those within the country increasingly concerned about the increase in such speech. The …

Hate Speech : Supreme Court Gives Liberty To Petitioners To Move Vacation Bench In Relation To Proposed Dharam Sansad Events In June-July
2 years, 7 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 …

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 …

Haridwar Dharma Sansad Case: SC Notice to Uttarakhand Govt on Bail Plea of Hate Speech Accused
2 years, 7 months ago

Haridwar Dharma Sansad Case: SC Notice to Uttarakhand Govt on Bail Plea of Hate Speech Accused

News 18  

The Supreme Court Thursday expressed concern over the holding of events like Dharam Sansad at various places which allegedly is disturbing communal harmony. The bench observed while seeking a response from the Uttarakhand government on a bail plea filed by an accused concerning the Haridwar Dharma Sansad case involving alleged inflammatory speeches made against Muslims. The notice was issued to …

SC must take a strong line on hate speech
2 years, 7 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, …

U'khand Police Say No to Hindu Mahapanchayat near Roorkee; Sec 144 Imposed, Dozens Detained
2 years, 7 months ago

U'khand Police Say No to Hindu Mahapanchayat near Roorkee; Sec 144 Imposed, Dozens Detained

News 18  

The Uttarakhand police has firmly denied permission to a right wing group’s request for a religious gathering in Dada Jalalpur village near Uttarakhand’s Roorkee, where a ‘Hindu Mahapanchayat’ was scheduled to be held on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Haridwar District Magistrate Vinay Shankar Pandey said prohibitory orders were enforced in Dada Jalalpur village and in areas within its five-km radius on Tuesday …

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 …

Supreme Court To Hear Army Veteran's Plea For SIT Probe Into Alleged Hate Speech In Dharam Sansad Events
2 years, 8 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 …

[Dharam Sansad] Jitendra Tyagi's 'Hate' Speech Intended To Wage War, Abused Prophet Muhammad: UK HC Denies Bail
2 years, 9 months 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 …

Haridwar hate speeches: Uttarakhand HC rejects Tyagi’s bail plea
2 years, 9 months ago

Haridwar hate speeches: Uttarakhand HC rejects Tyagi’s bail plea

Hindustan Times  

Dehradun: The Uttarakhand high court has rejected the bail plea of Jitendra Narayan Tyagi, formerly known as Wasim Rizvi, in connection with the hate speeches at a Dharma Sansad in Haridwar in December. Jitendra Narayan Tyagi Tyagi’s lawyer, Lalit Sharma, said a single bench of Justice Ravindra Maithani rejected the plea on Tuesday. On February 1, another case was filed …

Understanding the Haridwar conclave
2 years, 10 months ago

Understanding the Haridwar conclave

The Hindu  

In January, Gregory Stanton, the founder of Genocide Watch, who had predicted a genocide in Rwanda years before it took place in 1994, sounded the alarm on violence against Muslims in India. While discussing the position of Indian Muslims from “social marginalisation” to “institutional exclusion”, he says that Muslims “may well be India’s new Untouchables.” So far, the mistreatment of …

RSS leader Indresh Kumar condemns Haridwar hate speech
2 years, 10 months ago

RSS leader Indresh Kumar condemns Haridwar hate speech

The Hindu  

Senior Rashtriya Swayam Sevak leader Indresh Kumar has condemned the alleged hate speeches against minorities at a recent Dharma Sansad in Haridwar and said all those who make provocative and divisive remarks should be punished as per law without any exception. Their “baseless and unfounded” allegations against the RSS also amount to “a cruel” hate speech, he charged and asked …

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