Beyond Haridwar Dharam Sansad, a look at recent cases of hate speech
3 years 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, and organising an event without permission from the district administration. SHARJEEL IMAM The Allahabad High Court in November 2021 granted bail to former Jawaharlal Nehru University student and activist Sharjeel Imam in the sedition case registered against him for his speech at Aligarh Muslim University made during protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act on January 16, 2020. Sharjeel Imam would remain in jail as he was also booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act in connection with Northeast Delhi riots.

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After Tahir Hussain, AIMIM names another Delhi riot accused Shafaur Rehman as candidate from Okhla
4 days, 11 hours ago

After Tahir Hussain, AIMIM names another Delhi riot accused Shafaur Rehman as candidate from Okhla

India TV News  

Hours after the announcement of the poll schedule for the Delhi Assembly by EC, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen on Tuesday announced its candidate from the Oklha constituency. Posting on X, the party said, "An appeal is made to all the voters of the Okhla Assembly constituency to make Shafa ur Rehman Khan victorious with the largest number of votes by …

Asaduddin Owaisi's party may field Delhi riots accused in Assembly elections
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Asaduddin Owaisi's party may field Delhi riots accused in Assembly elections

India Today  

Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM is considering fielding jailed Shahrukh Pathan, an accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case, as its candidate in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, party leaders said on Sunday. AIMIM's Delhi unit president Shoaib Jamei told PTI that the party is considering Pathan's name, but no decision has been made yet. AIMIM recently fielded Tahir Hussain, another …

SC declines to block ‘Dharam Sansad’, asks UP authorities to monitor for hate speech
3 weeks, 2 days 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 weeks, 2 days 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, …

'Word 'Kathmul**h' No Hate Speech; Justice Shekhar Yadav Spoke As A Hindu At VHP Event': PIL In Allahabad HC Against RS Impeachment Motion
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Word 'Kathmul**h' No Hate Speech; Justice Shekhar Yadav Spoke As A Hindu At VHP Event': PIL In Allahabad HC Against RS Impeachment Motion

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation plea has been filed in the Allahabad High Court against an impeachment motion submitted to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General by 55 MPs seeking the impeachment of Justice Shekhar Yadav over the speech delivered by him at Prayagraj on December 8 at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The PIL plea, moved by Advocate …

Plea against proposed ‘Dharam Sansad’ in U.P.’s Ghaziabad mentioned in Supreme Court
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3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Asaduddin Owaisi's party fields 2020 Delhi riots accused for Assembly polls
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1 month ago

Asaduddin Owaisi's party fields 2020 Delhi riots accused for Assembly polls

India Today  

Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen announced the candidature of expelled AAP councillor Tahir Hussain from the Mustafabad constituency in the upcoming Delhi elections. Owaisi confirmed the move, saying, "MCD Councillor Tahir Hussain joined AIMIM and will be our candidate from Mustafabad Assembly Constituency in the upcoming Delhi Vidhan Sabha elections. Owaisi should remember that if another riot happens in Delhi …

Asad criticises Yogi Adityanath for comparing Bangladesh situation to Babur’s reign
1 month ago

Asad criticises Yogi Adityanath for comparing Bangladesh situation to Babur’s reign

The Hindu  

Hyderabad parliamentarian Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his remarks comparing the situation in Bangladesh to events surrounding Ayodhya and Sambhal during Mughal ruler Babur’s reign. Mr. Owaisi, in a post on X, described Mr. Adityanath’s statements as “absurd” and stated that minorities in any part of the world should not be persecuted. Or …

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav blame Uttar Pradesh government for Sambhal violence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav blame Uttar Pradesh government for Sambhal violence

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday held the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Uttar Pradesh government responsible for the violence in Sambhal. While Mr. Yadav accused the State government of orchestrating the “riot”, Mr. Gandhi said that the administration’s “insensitive action” without listening to all parties “vitiated” the situation. When people …

SP Leader Abu Azmi Meets Controversial Cleric Mufti Salman, Who Was Arrested For Hate Speech. BJP Reacts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SP Leader Abu Azmi Meets Controversial Cleric Mufti Salman, Who Was Arrested For Hate Speech. BJP Reacts

ABP News  

Another controversy broke out in Maharashtra just a day before the Assembly elections in the state as the Bharatiya Janata Party lambasted the Maha Vikas Aghadi over Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi's meeting with the controversial Islamic cleric Mufti Salman Azhari. Abu Azmi's meeting with Mufti Salman comes after NCP-SP leader Fahad Ahmad and his wife and Bollywood actress Swara …

Hindu leaders meet Ludhiana DCP over hate speech FIRs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hindu leaders meet Ludhiana DCP over hate speech FIRs

Hindustan Times  

FIRs against four leaders of various Hindu outfits for allegedly delivering hate speech ignited controversy. In response, prominent leaders of Hindu outfits including Shiv Sena Punjab’s national chairman Rajiv Tandon and Amit Arora, along with representatives from other organisations, met deputy commissioner of police Shubham Aggarwal on Friday to discuss the matter. “Action will be taken against anyone who delivers …

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh face social media ire for giving baby girl an Arabic name
2 months ago

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh face social media ire for giving baby girl an Arabic name

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 Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone and …

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh face social media ire for giving baby girl an Arabic name
2 months ago

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh face social media ire for giving baby girl an Arabic name

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 Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone and …

FIRs against Rahul Gandhi over statements on Sikhs in India
3 months, 3 weeks ago

FIRs against Rahul Gandhi over statements on Sikhs in India

The Hindu  

Multiple First Information Reports have been registered against former Congress president Rahul Gandhi in various districts of Chhattisgarh over his recent statements on the Sikh community made during the leader’s recent visit to the U.S. Cases have been filed in the capital Raipur and a couple of other cities, including Bilaspur and Durg, with police sources adding that more such …

Rahul Hate Speech: Congress Outraged By Ravneet Singh Bittu's Speech, Protest Creates Chaos | ABP News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Hate Speech: Congress Outraged By Ravneet Singh Bittu's Speech, Protest Creates Chaos | ABP News

ABP News  

The Congress party has launched a scathing attack on the BJP and Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad over his controversial remarks against Rahul Gandhi. Gaikwad had announced a reward of Rs 11 lakh to anyone who would cut off Rahul Gandhi's tongue, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation. The Congress has taken to the streets, staging a protest outside the BJP …

Rahul Hate Speech: Political Tension Escalates Over Controversial Statement | ABP News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Hate Speech: Political Tension Escalates Over Controversial Statement | ABP News

ABP News  

The Congress party has launched a scathing attack on the BJP and Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad over his controversial remarks against Rahul Gandhi. Gaikwad had announced a reward of Rs 11 lakh to anyone who would cut off Rahul Gandhi's tongue, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation. The Congress has taken to the streets, staging a protest outside the BJP …

Councillor of Bantwal TMC, ex-president booked for inflammatory post on social media
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Councillor of Bantwal TMC, ex-president booked for inflammatory post on social media

The Hindu  

Bantwal Town police have registered a case against Hussainer, a councillor of Bantwal Town Municipal Council, and Mohammed Sharief, a former president of the Bantwal Town Municipal Council, for allegedly posting inflammatory post on social media in connection with Eid Milad procession. In response to a recent statement of VHP South Karnataka Joint Secretary Sharan Pumpwell regarding communal violence in …

Two FIRs against Nitesh Rane for alleged hate speech against Muslims
4 months, 1 week ago

Two FIRs against Nitesh Rane for alleged hate speech against Muslims

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Ahmednagar police have registered two first information reports against Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Nitesh Rane for allegedly delivering hate speeches and creating a rift between communities. Photo by Sunny Shende Photos By Sunny Shende:PM100029 Rane addressed two public meetings in Shrirampur and Topkhana on Sunday in support of Hindu seer Mahant Ramgiri Maharaj, who had last month made …

Two fresh FIRs against right-wing religious leader Mahant Ramgiri Maharaj over communal speech
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Two fresh FIRs against right-wing religious leader Mahant Ramgiri Maharaj over communal speech

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A day after the Thane city police filed an FIR against Mahant Ramgiri Maharaj, a right-wing religious leader, for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Islam and Prophet Muhammad, two fresh FIRs were registered by the Mahim and Pydhonie police on Sunday for hurting religious feelings and promoting enmity. HT Image Ramgiri Maharaj during a recently held religious event at …

PM Modi made Islamophobic remarks in 110 campaign speeches: Human Rights Watch
4 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi made Islamophobic remarks in 110 campaign speeches: Human Rights Watch

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi “made Islamophobic remarks” in 110 out of the 173 speeches he delivered during the recent Lok Sabha election campaign, according to an analysis conducted by the Human Rights Watch. Hate speech “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2024 electoral campaign frequently used hate speech against Muslims and other minorities,” the global rights body said in a statement. “The …

Hate Speech: High Court Grants 4 Weeks To Maharashtra Police For Obtaining Sanction To Prosecute BJP Leader Vikram Pawaskar
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi appears in UP court in defamation case over remarks on Amit Shah
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi appears in UP court in defamation case over remarks on Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before the MP-MLA court on Friday for a defamation case hearing. Sultanpur: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his way to appear at a district court in connection with a defamation case, in Sultanpur, Friday, July 26, 2024. The case dates back to 2018, when BJP leader Vijay Mishra accused Rahul Gandhi of derogatory comments during …

‘Savarkar-type cowardly behaviour’: Asaduddin Owaisi on vandalism at Delhi house
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Savarkar-type cowardly behaviour’: Asaduddin Owaisi on vandalism at Delhi house

Hindustan Times  

After a group of men threw ink at his house in the national capital, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi asked his opponents to stop "this Savarkar-type cowardly behaviour". Owaisi also attacked home minister Amit Shah and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, asking if they would guarantee the safety of members of the parliament. "Some miscreants have vandalised AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owasis's …

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Uttar Pradesh court orders personal appearance of Rahul Gandhi on July 2
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Uttar Pradesh court orders personal appearance of Rahul Gandhi on July 2

The Hindu  

An MP-MLA court in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur on June 26 asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to appear before it on July 2 in a defamation case filed against him for alleged objectionable remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Mr. Gandhi's lawyer Kashi Prasad Shukla, who was present in the court, also opposed the petitioner's plea. However, the court dismissed …

Criminalising words: on allegedly divisive speeches
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Criminalising words: on allegedly divisive speeches

The Hindu  

The grant of sanction to prosecute writer-activist Arundhati Roy and academician Sheikh Showkat Hussain for alleged “unlawful activity” in a case dating back to 2010 is unwarranted. Saxena, who had accorded sanction in October 2023 to prosecute the Booker Prize-winning writer and the former Kashmir University professor, respectively, for allegedly divisive speeches and imputations against national unity, has now given …

Delhi Lt Governor Saxena grants prosecution of author Arundhati Roy under UAPA
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi Lt Governor Saxena grants prosecution of author Arundhati Roy under UAPA

India TV News  

New Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena sanctioned the prosecution of the author, Arundhati Roy, under the stringent Unlawful Activities Act for allegedly making provocative speeches at an event here in 2010, Raj Niwas officials said on Friday. The FIR against Roy and former Central University of Kashmir professor Sheikh Showkat Hussain was registered following the orders of the Court …

PM 'unleashing hate speech' against Muslims from every available forum: Opposition
7 months, 3 weeks ago

PM 'unleashing hate speech' against Muslims from every available forum: Opposition

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The opposition on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "never uttered a word against minorities" remark, saying he is "lying" as he is "unleashing hate speech" against Muslims from every available forum. In an interview with PTI, Modi said he has never uttered a word against minorities, and the BJP has "not just today but never" …

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing on May 27
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing on May 27

The Hindu  

Hearing in a 2018 defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over his alleged objectionable remarks targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been fixed for May 27 following the appointment of a new judge to the special court. The complaint was filed here on August 4, 2018, against Rahul Gandhi for his alleged objectionable comments against Shah made at a press …

Delhi anti-Hindu riots: Supreme Court dismisses SLP of Salim Malik
8 months ago

Delhi anti-Hindu riots: Supreme Court dismisses SLP of Salim Malik

Op India  

On Saturday, 11th May, the Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition of Salim Malik alias Munna in the 2020 anti-Hindu riots case. The Delhi High Court on 22nd April refused him bail in the “larger conspiracy case” related to the 2020 anti-Hindu riots in northeast Delhi and noted that “witness statements” clearly show the accused had an “active part” …

BJP candidate Madhavi Latha faces hate in Hyderabad, opposition supporters question her gender
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP candidate Madhavi Latha faces hate in Hyderabad, opposition supporters question her gender

Op India  

Amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in 2024, BJP’s Hyderabad candidate Madhavi Latha is facing severe hatred from the supporters of the opponent AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi in Hyderabad. “BJP’s Hyderabad Lok Sabha candidate Madhavi Latha is facing one of the vilest hate campaigns from Owaisi’s followers. BJP's Hyderabad Lok Sabha candidate Madhavi Latha is facing one of the most …

HC Tells Police To Consider Adding IPC Section Against BJP MLAs for Hate Speeches
8 months, 2 weeks ago

HC Tells Police To Consider Adding IPC Section Against BJP MLAs for Hate Speeches

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Police on Tuesday informed the Bombay High Court that criminal cases have been registered against BJP leaders Nilesh Rane and Geeta Jain for their alleged offensive speeches during the Mira Road violence in January 2024. The police also told the court that 13 cases have been registered regarding the violence that erupted in Mira Road between January …

Letters to The Editor — April 23, 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor — April 23, 2024

The Hindu  

Divisive talk It is unfortunate that the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has twisted the utterances of his predecessor Dr. Manmohan Singh. Mr. Modi has even gone to the extent to say that the “‘urban Naxal’ ideology of the Congress would even deprive the women of their auspicious mangal sutra”. One really wonders why the Election Commission of India is remaining …

‘Infiltrators’: Modi accused of anti-Muslim hate speech amid India election
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Infiltrators’: Modi accused of anti-Muslim hate speech amid India election

Al Jazeera  

The Indian PM turned to old anti-Muslim tropes in an election rally, potentially signalling a shift in his campaign strategy, say analysts. New Delhi, India — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing accusations of spreading hatred against Muslims after controversial comments on Sunday wherein he equated the community to “infiltrators” and peddled anti-Muslim tropes in the middle of the …

SC to hear Hindu Sena's plea seeking registration of FIRs against Owaisi, others for hate speech
10 months, 1 week ago

SC to hear Hindu Sena's plea seeking registration of FIRs against Owaisi, others for hate speech

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will hear the Hindu Sena's PIL tomorrow seeking a direction for registration of FIR against those hate speeches on Sanatan Dharma and Shri Ram Temple and Kashi-Mathura disputes, against various leaders, including Asaduddin Owaisi, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Kamal Haasan, A Raja, Swami Prasad Maurya and others. A two-judge bench of the Apex Court, headed by Justice …

Anti-Muslim hate speech on the rise in India, research group reveals
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Anti-Muslim hate speech on the rise in India, research group reveals

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. In 2023, India Hate Lab documented 668 hate speech …

Hamas to halal: How anti-Muslim hate speech is spreading in India
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Hamas to halal: How anti-Muslim hate speech is spreading in India

Al Jazeera  

Ahead of national elections, a new report tracks how hate speech events map geographically across India, those behind them, and the conspiracy theories used to stoke anti-Muslim hate. New Delhi, India – India averaged nearly two anti-Muslim hate speech events per day in 2023 and three in every four of those events – or 75 percent – took place in …

Rahul Gandhi to appear before UP court tomorrow in defamation case
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi to appear before UP court tomorrow in defamation case

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is leading his party's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Uttar Pradesh, is likely to appear before a local court in Sultanpur in a defamation case. Subsequently, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said the ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will be paused on Tuesday morning and resume at 2:00 pm the same day. Taking to social …

Gujarat: Arrested Muslim cleric faces court appearance for hate speech charges
11 months ago

Gujarat: Arrested Muslim cleric faces court appearance for hate speech charges

India TV News  

The Anti-Terrotist Squad of the Gujarat Police on Monday presented arrested Islamic preacher Mufti Salman Azhari in the ATS office in Ahmedabad on Monday. The speech was delivered at an event held on an open ground near the 'B' division police station in Gujarat's Junagadh city on the night of January 31. He was being brought back to Junagadh after …

2020 Delhi riots: Court frames attempt to murder, rioting charges against ex-Cong councillor Ishrat Jahan, others
11 months, 3 weeks ago

2020 Delhi riots: Court frames attempt to murder, rioting charges against ex-Cong councillor Ishrat Jahan, others

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A city court has ordered the framing of charges of attempt to murder and rioting against former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan, activist Khalid Saifi and eleven others in connection with a case relating to the 2020 Delhi riots. Yameen alias Yameen Coolerwala and Sharif Khan alias Sharif Khureji -- are named in the FIR registered at Jagat Puri …

Supreme Court Directs Authorities To Ensure No Hate Speech Takes Place In Rallies Of BJP MLA T Raja Singh, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Tejashwi Yadav's Plea To Transfer Defamation Case Over 'Gujarati Cheats' Remark From Ahmedabad To 'Neutral Venue'; Stays Trial
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Tejashwi Yadav's Plea To Transfer Defamation Case Over 'Gujarati Cheats' Remark From Ahmedabad To 'Neutral Venue'; Stays Trial

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on the petition filed by Tejashwi Yadav seeking to transfer the criminal defamation complaint filed against him in Ahmedabad for his alleged "Gujarati hi thag hai ho sakta hai" remark to Delhi or any other "neutral venue". These allegations stem from a purported statement he made during a media address on March 22 …

Delhi LG approves prosecution of Arundhati Roy, former Kashmir professor in 2010 ‘provocative speeches’ case
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi LG approves prosecution of Arundhati Roy, former Kashmir professor in 2010 ‘provocative speeches’ case

Hindustan Times  

Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena has accorded sanction for the prosecution of author Arundhati Roy and a former Kashmiri professor in a 2010 case related to alleged provocative speeches, Raj Niwas officials said on Tuesday. Arundhati Roy The FIR against Roy and former professor Sheikh Showkat Hussain was registered following the orders of the Court of Metropolitan Magistrate, New Delhi, …

KCR, Owaisi and Raja Singh Have Declared Hate Speech Cases
1 year, 3 months ago

KCR, Owaisi and Raja Singh Have Declared Hate Speech Cases

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao is among six MLAs and three MPs from Telangana, who have declared cases related to hate speech, according to an analysis by Association for Democratic Reforms and National Election Watch. In the last five years, 480 candidates with declared cases related to hate speech have contested elections for Assemblies and Parliament, the ADR found. …

Modi's BJP Linked With Most Hate Speech in India: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Modi's BJP Linked With Most Hate Speech in India: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party and affiliated groups were behind most hate speech events against Muslims during the first half of the year, according to a report released on Monday. Some 80% of the 255 documented incidents of “hate speech gatherings targeting Muslims” occurred in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states and union territories, according to a report from Hindutva Watch. …

Anti-Muslim hate speech in India spikes around elections, report says
1 year, 3 months ago

Anti-Muslim hate speech in India spikes around elections, report says

Al Jazeera  

Hindutva Watch report says the ruling BJP is linked to an ‘escalating trend’ of anti-Muslim hate speech in the country. It added that 80 percent of the hate speech events took place in states governed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. Abu Asim Azmi, a Muslim legislator from Mumbai, capital of Maharashtra, told Al Jazeera the …

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, 4 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 …

‘No evidence of hate speech by Monu Manesar, Bittu Bajrangi’s arrest not for rioting or violence’: What Haryana ADGP Mamata Singh said about Nuh violence
1 year, 4 months ago

‘No evidence of hate speech by Monu Manesar, Bittu Bajrangi’s arrest not for rioting or violence’: What Haryana ADGP Mamata Singh said about Nuh violence

Op India  

No evidence of hate/inciteful speech has been found against Monu Manesar, said Haryana ADGP Mamata Singh in an exclusive conversation with News18. ", Haryana ADGP Mamta Singh spoke exclusively to CNN-News18's @Arunima24, listen in@anjalipandey06 pic.twitter.com/AJLwGtLp4V — News18 August 19, 2023 A larger part of the mainstream media and Twitter users along with perpetrators of the Muslim violence against Hindus in …

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

Palwal police identify suspects who delivered hate speech on Sunday

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: The Palwal police on Thursday said they have identified a few suspects who delivered hate speech at the mahapanchayat held on August 13. Palwal police identify suspects who delivered hate speech on Sunday Police said they scanned over 300 social media accounts and identified 50 videos related to the hate speech case and added that they will soon arrest …

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