Overview
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Context
The debate surrounding the comments by ruling party spokespersons have put the spotlight on the law that deals with criticism of or insult to religion.
Background
What is hate speech?
Legal Provisions of Hate Speech in India
Legislations around Hate speech The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (hereinafter IPC);
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Some Supreme Court Judgements
Rangila Rasool case
Ramji Lal Modi v State of Uttar Pradesh
Ramlal Puri v State of Madhya Pradesh
Baragur Ramachandrappa v State of Karnataka:
Concerns associated
Way forward
Conclusion
Hate speech needs to be understood as the starting point or origin of marginalizing a particular class of persons under ‘fear of threat’. It should not be protected in the name of freedom of speech, otherwise it will lead to violation of principles on which Indian democracy is built on.
PRACTICE QUESTION: Q1) Define the term ‘Contours of free speech’ and its limitations with respect to offences regulating to religion. Q2) What are the reasons for increasing hate speech in the Indian society? Suggest some steps that can be taken to tackle these kinds of issues with suitable examples. |
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