Hate Speech
The Supreme Court of India in Amish Devgan vs Union of India case observed that, hate speech repudiates ‘Right to Equality’ in a polity committed to pluralism.
SC’s Observation
- 'Hate Speech' vs 'Free Speech': Free speech includes right to comment, favour or criticise government policies whereas ‘hate speech' is creating or spreading hatred against a targeted community or group.
- Hate speech has not been defined in any law in India. However, hate speech, generally is incitement to hatred, primarily against a group of persons, dealt with IPC section like 153A, 295A, etc.
- Section 153A of IPC: Section 153A of the Indian ....
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