Hate speech

‘Public speeches openly call for genocide of…’: SC directs THESE states to take suo motu action on hate speeches

Supreme Court expresses shock over the increasing hate speeches and said that public speeches openly call for genocide of Muslims or speeches calling for economic and social boycott of Muslims, and directed Delhi, UP and Uttarakhand to take suo motu action against those who spread hate speeches

Oct 21, 2022, 20:31 PM IST

FIR against organisers for 'hate speech' event in Delhi; police says 'no permission' was taken

An FIR has been registered against the organisers under IPC Sec 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) for not taking permission from the police," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahadra) R Sathiyasundaram. 

Oct 10, 2022, 15:46 PM IST

'Role of ANCHOR is…': Supreme Court slams HATE SPEECH on TV shows

SC slams hate speech on TV: A bench of Justices KM Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy said that the role of the anchor during a TV debate is very important, as it pulled up TV channels over hate speech, and pointed out that it is the anchor`s duty to see that hate speech is not used during the broadcast of a show.

Sep 21, 2022, 18:22 PM IST

Protests in Goshamahal against BJP MLA T Raja Singh's arrest; security tightened

The BJP MLA's supporters raised questions over comedian Munawar Faruqui being allowed to perform a show in Hyderabad.

Sep 03, 2022, 14:38 PM IST

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath got a big relief from the Supreme Court

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has got a big relief from the Supreme Court. Supreme Court rejected the demand for prosecution for making inflammatory speeches in 2007.

Aug 26, 2022, 13:04 PM IST

BIG Relief for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in hate speech case, Supreme Court says there is no MERIT...

UP News: Yogi Adityanath was a Member of Parliament when he had delivered the alleged hate speech. An FIR in connection with the matter was filed at a police station in Gorakhpur against the BJP leader and several others on alleged charges of promoting enmity between two communities.

Aug 26, 2022, 11:39 AM IST

Pakistan court grants pre-arrest bail to former PM Imran Khan

Islamabad High Court has given big relief to former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan. Imran Khan has been granted bail till August 25. Imran Khan has been accused of threatening judges and government employees.

Aug 22, 2022, 15:44 PM IST

Imran Khan absconding to avoid arrest

It is reported in Pakistani media that Imran Khan has absconded to avoid arrest. It is alleged that he is speaking against the government and the courts without any evidence

Aug 22, 2022, 11:56 AM IST

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan may be arrested

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran is in controversy in the case of hate speech. It is alleged that he is speaking against the government and the courts without any evidence. After which he has been blacklisted in the media

Aug 22, 2022, 11:02 AM IST

Opinion: Re-evaluating hate speech laws in India

Hate speech can have disastrous effects. While freedom of speech and expression is a fundamental right in democratic India, over-appropriation of fundamental rights and freedoms can also create a state of anarchy and panic in society. 

Jul 27, 2022, 08:36 AM IST

FIR against Hindu priest for allegedly 'insulting' Mahatma Gandhi in speech

The FIR against priest Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati was lodged under Indian Penal Code Section 505(2) (offence in any place of worship or assembly) on July 14 as per reports.

Jul 16, 2022, 07:47 AM IST

Taal Thok Ke: Is bulldozer action against rioters justified?

So far 350 people have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the violence. Whereas in Bengal also more than 200 people have been arrested. Today, AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi once again attacked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He said that how can CM Yogi assume himself to be the Chief Justice.

Jun 14, 2022, 22:56 PM IST

Anti-CAA protests: Delhi HC dismisses plea for hate speech FIR against Union Minister Anurag Thakur

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition by CPI(M) leaders challenging the trial court's refusal to direct the registration of an FIR against Anurag Thakur for his alleged hate speeches concerning anti-CAA protest at Shaheen Bagh in Delhi.

Jun 13, 2022, 16:53 PM IST

Hate speech: Delhi HC to pronounce verdict tomorrow on plea against Anurag Thakur

CPI (M) leaders mentioned in their plea that BJP's Anurag Thakur had, on January 27, 2020, egged on the crowd to raise an incendiary slogan "shoot the traitors" after lashing out at those protesting against the amended Citizenship Act (CAA) in Delhi's Rithala. 

Jun 12, 2022, 16:39 PM IST

DNA: Akbaruddin Owaisi acquitted due to lack of evidence

In the year 2012, Akbaruddin Owaisi gave an open challenge by mentioning 25 crore Muslims and 100 crore Hindus. After which this matter reached the court where Owaisi has been acquitted.

Apr 13, 2022, 23:28 PM IST

Akbaruddin Acquitted: Elder brother Asaduddin Owaisi says 'thank you'

AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi has been acquitted for his hate speech.

Apr 13, 2022, 21:34 PM IST

AIMIM's Akbaruddin Owaisi acquitted in hate speech case

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Akbaruddin Owaisi, the younger brother of party chief Asaduddin Owaisi, has been acquitted by the special sessions court for MP/MLAs at Nampally in Hyderabad in two cases of hate speech. 

Apr 13, 2022, 15:35 PM IST

Priest issues rape threat to Muslim women in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur as crowd cheers, probe ordered

"I am telling this to you with all the love that if a single Hindu girl is teased by you in Khairabad, I will openly bring your daughter and daughter-in-law out of your home and rape her," Bajrang Das Muni said in the video.

Apr 08, 2022, 14:45 PM IST

50% Hindus will convert to Islam if a Muslim becomes PM: Yati Narsinghanand

Addressing a 'Hindu Mahapanchayat' for which the Delhi administration had not granted permission, Yati Narsinghanand,  the head priest of the Dasna Devi temple, also exhorted Hindus to take up arms to fight for their existence.

Apr 03, 2022, 23:36 PM IST

MHA bans Zakir Naik's IRF for 5 years for radicalizing Muslim youth

The MHA notification stated that the speeches of Zakir Naik, founder of the IRF, were objectionable as he has been extolling known terrorists, and also proclaiming that every Muslim should be a terrorist.

Mar 31, 2022, 15:36 PM IST