Supreme Court refuses to legislate on hate speech, tells Parliament to act if it deems fit
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that existing laws are sufficient to deal with hate speech and that no legislative vacuum exists.
'Let Lawmakers Act': Supreme Court Ends Tryst With Hate Speech Cases
The notion that the offence of hate speech is not covered under the legal framework is misconceived, the court observed.
Hate speech stems from an ‘us versus them’ mindset: Supreme Court judgment
Supreme Court emphasizes enforcing existing laws over new legislation to effectively combat hate speech and crimes in society.
Supreme Court Rejects ‘Legislative Vacuum’ Claim on Hate Speech, Shifts Focus to Enforcement Gaps
The Supreme Court ruled that India does not face any legislative vacuum on hate speech. It dismissed petitions seeking judicial directions
'Can Draw Attention, Can't Compel Legislature': Supreme Court On Hate-Speech Legal Framework
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said it was well settled that formulation of policy and the choice of legislative response fall squarely within the domain of the legislature.
'Can Draw Attention, Can't Compel Legislature': Supreme Court On Hate-Speech Legal Framework
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said it was well settled that formulation of policy and the choice of legislative response fall squarely within the domain of the legislature.
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