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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan

Police Arrives In Lahore To Arrest Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan In Case Of 'Hate Speech'

The police action comes a day after a court in southwestern Pakistan on Thursday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former prime minister Imran Khan in a case of incitement against state institutions.

10 March 2023

Supreme Court of India

'Supreme Court Cannot Be Triggered Everytime...': SC On Plea Against Hate Speech In Mumbai

A bench of Justice KM Joseph, Justice Aniruddha Bose and Justice Hrishikesh Roy said it will seek instructions from Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and subject to his approval post the matter for hearing.

02 February 2023

Glimpses from Congress' Bharat Jodo yatra in Delhi today.

BJP Spreading Hindu-Muslim Hatred 24X7, Diverting Attention From Real Issues: Rahul Gandhi

'After doing Hindu-Muslim 24 hours, they will hand over your money and sell all your ports, airports, roads and other assets to their crony friends.... They try to divert your attention all the time,' Rahul Gandhi said while...

24 December 2022

Courting Controversy

The repercussions of Swami Prasad Maurya’s latest controversial comments are yet to unfold but his gambit is unquestionably bold

01 March 2023

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh To Move Supreme Court Against BJP MP Pragya Thakur Over 'Hate Speech'

Ramesh said he would file a case against Thakur in the apex court as the police in Karnataka would not act against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP. Karnataka is currently being ruled by the BJP and the Assembly polls...

27 December 2022

Israel's Ambassador to India Naor Gilon

Israel Ambassador Naor Gilon Thanks Indians For ‘Unlimited Support’ After Getting Trolled With 'Hitler Was Great’ Anti-Semitic DMs

In a follow-up tweet, Naor Gilon said he was "touched" by the support from the Indian community, and said the hate speech DMs would not in any way tarnish the close friendship India and Israel share.

03 December 2022

Supreme Court of India

No Action On Hate Speeches Despite Our Orders: Supreme Court

The bench agreed to hear the plea on Friday subject to instructions and approval from Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on the administrative side.

02 February 2023

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Azam Khan

Samajwadi Party Leader Azam Khan Disqualified From UP Assembly In Hate Speech Case

On Thursday, the special MP/MLA court of Rampur, Uttar Pradesh convicted Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, 74, following a 'provocative' speech made against UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in 2019 and sentenced him along...

28 October 2022

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28 October 2022
Rahul Hopes Twitter Will Now Act Against Hate Speech, Not Stifle Voice Of Opposition In India

Rahul Hopes Twitter Will Now Act Against Hate Speech, Not Stifle Voice Of Opposition In India

Gandhi's Twitter handle was temporarily locked after he shared a picture of a rape victim and received a notice from the National Commission for Protection of...


28 October 2022
Elon Musk Wants Absolute Free Speech On Twitter. What Does That Mean For Fake News, Hate Speech?

Elon Musk Wants Absolute Free Speech On Twitter. What Does That Mean For Fake News, Hate Speech?

Musk who calls himself a 'free speech absolutist' has previously claimed that he is 'against censorship that goes far beyond the law. If people want less free...


28 October 2022
Twitter Deal: Buying Twitter Essential For Civilisation's Future, Under Threat From Extremists, Says Elon Musk

Twitter Deal: Buying Twitter Essential For Civilisation's Future, Under Threat From Extremists, Says Elon Musk

There is currently a threat that social media will 'splinter into far right wing and far left wing echo chambers', said Elon Musk amid reports that he has...


27 October 2022
Samajwadi Party Leader Azam Khan Sentenced To 3-Year Prison In Hate Speech Case Against UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Samajwadi Party Leader Azam Khan Sentenced To 3-Year Prison In Hate Speech Case Against UP CM Yogi Adityanath

The case was registered against Azam Khan at Milak Kotwali in Rampur on April 9, 2019, for allegedly making provocative remarks against Yogi Adityanath and...


21 October 2022
Hate Speech: Act Against Hate Mongers Or Face Contempt, SC Tells State Governments

Hate Speech: Act Against Hate Mongers Or Face Contempt, SC Tells State Governments

Petitioner Shaheen Abdullah has moved the top court also seeking direction to the Centre and states to initiate independent, credible and impartial probe into...


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19 October 2022
‘Diversity Is A Richness That Makes India Stronger,’ Govt Must Protect Press Freedom, Condemn Hate Speech: UN Sec-Gen

‘Diversity Is A Richness That Makes India Stronger,’ Govt Must Protect Press Freedom, Condemn Hate Speech: UN Sec-Gen

'I urge Indians to be vigilant and to increase your investments in inclusive, pluralistic, diverse communities and societies,' said Gueterres.


10 October 2022
Delhi Police Registers FIR Against Alleged Hate Speech In Dilshad Garden Event

Delhi Police Registers FIR Against Alleged Hate Speech In Dilshad Garden Event

Delhi: VHP which was one of the organisers rubbished the claim as ‘laughable’ and said that police personnel were deployed at the event in Dilshad Garden.


21 September 2022
SC Lambasts TV Channels For Unregulated Hate Speech, Questions Govt’s Silence

SC Lambasts TV Channels For Unregulated Hate Speech, Questions Govt’s Silence

Supreme Court while questioning government's silence over the issue, has said: ‘Government should not take an adversarial stand but assist the court. Is this...


07 September 2022
Hate Has Spread In Name Of Caste, Religion; If Unchecked, Country Can Go Towards Civil War: Gehlot

Hate Has Spread In Name Of Caste, Religion; If Unchecked, Country Can Go Towards Civil War: Gehlot

Addressing a press conference here ahead of the launch of the party's 3,570-km 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, Gehlot also said the party's...


26 August 2022
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against High Court Order On Hate Speech Involving UP CM

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against High Court Order On Hate Speech Involving UP CM

The apex court has dismissed a plea challenging an Allahabad High Court judgment in a hate speech case involving Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath.


23 August 2022
Who Is Controversial BJP Telangana MLA 'Tiger' Raja Singh Suspended For Prophet Comments?

Who Is Controversial BJP Telangana MLA 'Tiger' Raja Singh Suspended For Prophet Comments?

Two-time BJP MLA Raja 'Tiger' Singh was arrested by Hyderabad Police on Tuesday after a case was lodged against him following Monday night's protests in the...


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21 July 2022
Supreme Court Set To Hear Pleas On Gyanvapi, Hate Speech And BCCI

Supreme Court Set To Hear Pleas On Gyanvapi, Hate Speech And BCCI

The apex court would also take up for hearing the plea of the BCCI seeking to amend its constitution with regard to the tenure of its office bearers, including...


30 June 2022
Why India Needs Its Own Twitters, Facebooks, Instagrams

Why India Needs Its Own Twitters, Facebooks, Instagrams

This Social Media Day, we assess the significance of social media in our lives, how these platforms – who have often been accused of disseminating...


30 June 2022
3 Held For Hate Speech In Rajasthan's Ajmer; Link With Udaipur Tailor's Murder Probed: Police

3 Held For Hate Speech In Rajasthan's Ajmer; Link With Udaipur Tailor's Murder Probed: Police

Three people have been arrested in Rajasthan for delivering a hate speech in which they allegedly called for beheading to avenge the insult to Prophet...


13 June 2022
Hate Speeches Beginning Of Attacks On Targeted Community, Kashmiri Pandits Exodus An Example: Delhi High Court

Hate Speeches Beginning Of Attacks On Targeted Community, Kashmiri Pandits Exodus An Example: Delhi High Court

The Court said hate speeches incite violence and feelings of resentment against members of specific communities and marginalise them.


13 June 2022
Delhi HC Dismisses Plea For Hate Speech FIR Against BJP Leaders

Delhi HC Dismisses Plea For Hate Speech FIR Against BJP Leaders

The petitioners had claimed before the high court that a cognisable offence was made out against the two leaders in the present case and an FIR should be...


07 June 2022
Nupur Sharma Not The First, 5 Times When BJP Had To Eat Crow Over Controversial Comments

Nupur Sharma Not The First, 5 Times When BJP Had To Eat Crow Over Controversial Comments

From communaly sensitive comments to sexism and racism, BJP leaders have often found themselves on the fag end of public outrage for their insensitive and...


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