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Another case filed against MLA Raja Singh

Meanwhile, Faisal Khan, who filed a complaint against Raja Singh, was also booked for allegedly making provocative statements.

published on : 3rd April 2023
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Woman right-wing activist booked for 'hate speech', 50 detained after communal clash in Gujarat's Una

Meanwhile, the police in Vadodara city of the state on Saturday night arrested a right-wing activist Rohan Shah and some others for "hate speech" during a Ram Navami procession in the city on Thursday

published on : 2nd April 2023
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Suspended Telangana BJP MLA Raja Singh booked for hate speech

During the Shoba Yatra on March 30, Singh allegedly made objectionable comments at Siddiamber Bazar.

published on : 2nd April 2023
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Hate speech a vicious circle, says SC, chastises states for being impotent

The remarks were made by the bench while it was considering a contempt plea against the failure of states to register FIRs against perpetrators of hate speech.

published on : 30th March 2023
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Moment politicians stop using religion in politics, hate speeches will end, says SC

Terming hate speeches a "vicious circle", the top court said these utterings are being made by fringe elements and people should restrain themselves from doing so.

published on : 29th March 2023
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Abjuring hate speech fundamental requisite for maintenance of communal harmony: SC

The top court also asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta what actions have been taken pursuant to lodging of FIRs as merely registering complaints is not going to solve the problem of hate speech.

published on : 28th March 2023
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Seeman booked under additional section for hate speech against migrant workers

“The recent fake videos shared on social media caused tension among the lakhs of migrant workers from North Indian states who are working in Tamil Nadu.

published on : 13th March 2023
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SC agrees to hear petition against ban on BBC docuseries

The pleas that have been also been filed by serial litigant ML Sharma, were mentioned before the bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud. 

published on : 31st January 2023
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Take offending anchors off air: Supreme Court on hate speech

A bench of Justice KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna said that anchors who try to create division in society through their programmes should be taken off air. 

published on : 14th January 2023
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Hate speech denies human beings right to dignity, says SC Justice Nagarathna

"Any kind of speech which undermines the values for which our Constitution stands would cause a dent in our social and political values," she said.

published on : 3rd January 2023
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Tweets with racial slurs soar since Musk takeover: Report

Researchers at the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that the number of tweets containing one of several different racial slurs soared in the week after Musk bought Twitter.

published on : 11th November 2022
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'Receiving death threats on social media, urge Delhi Police to take note': Expelled BJP leader Naveen Jindal

Jindal had come under attack on social media after his tweet about Prophet Mohammad on June 1.

published on : 7th June 2022
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Kanpur violence: 12 more held; NCPCR asks UP Police to probe if anti-social elements involved children

Besides, a 16-year-old boy walked into the Colonelganj police station and surrendered after his picture appeared on posters put up by police, DCP (East) Pramod Kumar said.

published on : 7th June 2022
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Trouble in BJP? Many in Delhi unit 'upset' over action against Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal over Prophet remarks row

While some BJP leaders 'discomforted' with action against Sharma and Jindal expressed themselves cryptically on social media.

published on : 7th June 2022
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Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha official booked for controversial remark against Muslims

Pooja Shakun Pandey wrote to President Ram Nath Kovind demanding 'ban on Friday prayers' and told mediapersons that the weekly congregational prayer constitutes a threat to peace in the country.

published on : 7th June 2022
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Maharashtra police summon suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma over Prophet remarks row

The BJP had on Sunday suspended Sharma over her alleged insulting remarks against Prophet Muhammad that drew condemnation from several Islamic nations.

published on : 7th June 2022
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Kerala: PC George sent to 14-days remand in hate speech case

In the remand report, the police said there were chances of George repeating similar offences if he is granted bail.

published on : 26th May 2022
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Kerala High Court grants interim relief to PC George in hate speech case

George said he was expressing "his anxiety over a negligible percentage of people involving in anti-national terrorist activities". 

published on : 23rd May 2022
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Karnataka to form committee to control hate speeches: CM Basavaraj Bommai

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said hate speeches are on the rise across the country, especially on social media platforms.

published on : 29th April 2022
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'Holding Dharma Sansad cannot be treated as against any other religion': Hindu bodies knock SC door

Hindu Front for Justice has filed the intervention application through lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain and gave internet links of alleged hate speeches made by various Muslim leaders.

published on : 24th January 2022
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