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Bidhuri communal slur row: Danish Ali writes to PM Modi, seeks 'suitable punishment' for BJP MP

The recent incident during the special session of Parliament was not just an attack on him as an individual but an attack on the "very essence of democracy", Ali said.

published on : 29th September 2023
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LS Speaker refers complaints against BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri to Privileges Committee

Sources said the Chair has sent all these complaints to the Privileges Committee headed by BJP MP Sunil Kumar Singh.

published on : 28th September 2023
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'Rewarding spread of hatred', says Danish Ali on BJP giving poll duty to Bidhuri in Rajasthan

The BSP MP from Amroha said it is the BJP's misunderstanding that they will consolidate the vote of the majority by promoting people like Ramesh Bidhuri.

published on : 28th September 2023
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'BJP rewards hate': Opposition leaders over Ramesh Bidhuri being given poll duty in Tonk

"Muslim population in Tonk 29. 25 per cent. Symbolises 'hate' for political dividends," Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal said.

published on : 28th September 2023
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'Receiving death threats, hate messages since Parliament episode', says BSP MP Danish Ali

Ali also claimed that evidence was being "dug up" against him from the day since BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri used derogatory remarks against him.

published on : 27th September 2023
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India saw 255 Islamophobic hate speech events in 2023, most in BJP-ruled states: Report

The Hindutva Watch's report revealed that a significant proportion of these incidents occurred in states scheduled to hold legislative elections in 2023 and 2024.

published on : 27th September 2023
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Congress files FIR against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for 'hate speech'

Assam Congress leader Debabrata Saikia alleged that Sarma had given a clear instigation towards violence and arson.

published on : 21st September 2023
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Vijayawada police file cases against Ayyanna, Buddha over hate speech

The police registered an FIR under Sections 153a, 504, 509, 354A1 (iv) and 502 (2) of IPC against Ayyanna. Buddha was booked under Sections 153, 153A, 506, 505 (2) of IPC.

published on : 26th August 2023
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Hate speech: SC seeks list of nodal officers from govt

The court, while also hearing a batch of pleas seeking to regulate the menace of hate speech, directed the Centre to collate details from the states regarding its compliance within three weeks.

published on : 26th August 2023
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IIMB ideology war: Citizens counter Professors’ letter on hate speech 

Retired officers, defence veterans claim the open letter will lead to social anarchy

published on : 26th August 2023
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Will strengthen 2018 guidelines to curb hate crimes in country, says SC

In a significant verdict on a plea by activist Tehseen Poonawalla, the top court had on July 7, 2018, issued a slew of guidelines to curb hate crimes.

published on : 25th August 2023
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Jharkhand CM Soren skips second ED summons, state BJP chief booked for hate speech

Marandi faces four cases of hate speeches in Simdega, Degohar and Latehar where he alleged used derogatory words against JMM chief Shibu Soren and his son.

published on : 25th August 2023
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All sides to be treated alike for hate speech: SC

The top court had asked the Centre to constitute a committee to look into the cases of hate speech.

published on : 18th August 2023
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Nuh: Clamp down on hate speech, women lawyers urge CJI

As many as 101 women advocates signed the letter seeking urgent and expeditious directions to Haryana to prevent incidents of hate speech and to take action. 

published on : 17th August 2023
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CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat moves SC alleging hate speeches by leaders of Hindu outfits

Karat has referred to certain hate speeches made by leaders of religious outfits like Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal allegedly inciting people against the Muslim community in public meetings.

published on : 17th August 2023
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'Ineffective': SC questions self-regulation of TV channels, calls for harsh financial penalties

The top court also stated that it will strengthen the regulations and urged the need to reconsider the penalty structure.

published on : 14th August 2023
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SC moots district-wise committees to check hate speech

The SC was hearing a plea over alleged hate speeches targeting a particular community in Haryana, Delhi, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.

published on : 12th August 2023
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Definition of hate speech complex, real problem is implementation and execution of law: SC

Holding that the Constitution of India envisages a secular nation, the court had directed to promptly register criminal cases against the offenders without waiting for a complaint to be filed.

published on : 4th August 2023
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Haryana Violence| Ensure there’s no hate speech: Supreme Court

"Deploy CCTV cameras to ensure that everything is recorded. This cannot be treated as adversarial litigation. Whatever Rule of Law is required to be maintained, should be maintained.”

published on : 3rd August 2023
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Hate speech during UP polls: Supreme Court refuses to quash case against Mukhtar Ansari's son Umar

Umar Ansari is facing criminal prosecution in the hate speech case along with his MLA brother Abbas Ansari.

published on : 28th July 2023
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