Hate Speech
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Hate speech would end if politicians stop misusing religion, says Supreme Court
Justice KM Joseph observed that the state was ‘powerless’ and does not act on time against hate speech.
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Abjuring hate speech essential to maintain communal harmony, says Supreme Court
‘We understand what is happening, the fact that we are keeping silent should not be misunderstood,’ a bench of Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna said.
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Suspended BJP MLA says Maharashtra CM should emulate Adityanath in using bulldozers
T Raja Singh has been booked on charges of promoting enemity for his statements at a Hindutva rally in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, formerly known as Aurangabad.
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Suspended BJP MLA T Raja Singh booked for hate speech against Muslims
Singh had also claimed that India will be declared a Hindu nation by 2026.
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Can the Supreme Court fix India's hate speech problem?
In multiple instances, court has said it is difficult to curb hate speech, often due to lack of action by authorities and, sometimes, due to gaps in the law.
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Hate speech case against Adityanath: Allahabad HC dismisses plea, fines petitioner Rs 1 lakh
The court said that Parvez Parwaz has been involved in the case since 2007, adding that his resources to contest the litigation should be investigated.
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Video
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Hate speech case: SC directs Delhi Police to place chargesheet on record
The petitioner alleged that the police have violated the directions issued in the Tehseen Poonawalla judgment regarding investigation of mob violence cases.
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Ramdev booked for hate speech in Rajasthan
On February 2, the yoga guru had claimed that Muslims believe offering prayers redeems them from all sins and this leads them to terrorism and crime.
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Allow Hindutva rally in Mumbai only if no hate speech is made, SC tells Maharashtra government
At a previous event of the Sakal Hindu Samaj – organisers of the proposed rally on February 5 – objectionable statements were made against Muslims.
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TV channels are creating divisions, being dictated by those who fund them, says Supreme Court
The court said news anchors should be taken off air if they promote hate speech.
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Delhi Police made ‘no palpable progress’ in inquiry of hate speech at 2021 Hindutva event, says SC
The event took place on December 19, 2021, and an FIR was registered only on May 4, 2022. No chargesheet has been filed yet, an advocate said.
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Civil courts should take up suit against hate speech, award punitive damages: ex-SC judge RF Nariman
The former Supreme Court judge said that such a step could go a long way in promoting fraternity and harmony in the country.
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The Field
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