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    Supreme Court Issues Notice in PIL Against Protestors Defaming Justice G.R. Swaminathan Over Madurai Temple Order
    Supreme Court Issues Notice in PIL Against Protestors Defaming Justice G.R. Swaminathan Over Madurai Temple Order
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    Supreme Court Issues Notice in PIL Against Protestors Defaming Justice G.R. Swaminathan Over Madurai Temple Order

    Today, On 28th January, The Supreme Court issued notice on a PIL seeking action against protestors who allegedly defamed Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madras High Court. The remarks followed his order to light the Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram Temple.

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    Hate Speech PIL: Supreme Court Flags Police Inaction, Selective FIRs and Media Amplification; Seeks Compliance Details
    Hate Speech PIL: Supreme Court Flags Police Inaction, Selective FIRs and Media Amplification; Seeks Compliance Details
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    Hate Speech PIL: Supreme Court Flags Police Inaction, Selective FIRs and Media Amplification; Seeks Compliance Details

    The Supreme Court heard a batch of hate speech PILs, flagging police inaction, selective FIR registration and the role of media amplification. The Court sought compliance details from States and granted time to file brief notes before reserving orders.

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    An Advocate’s Job Is to Defend in Court, Not on Public Platforms: High Court Slams Lawyer Booked for ‘Casteist Goons’ Remark
    An Advocate’s Job Is to Defend in Court, Not on Public Platforms: High Court Slams Lawyer Booked for ‘Casteist Goons’ Remark
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    An Advocate’s Job Is to Defend in Court, Not on Public Platforms: High Court Slams Lawyer Booked for ‘Casteist Goons’ Remark

    The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that free speech cannot justify terms like ‘casteist goons’, as such language unfairly criminalises entire communities. Justice Vinod S Bhardwaj rejected activist-lawyer Rajat Kalsan’s plea to quash the criminal case pending.

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    Shia Personal Law Board to Discuss UCC, Waqf Reforms & Minority Rights on Dec 28
    Shia Personal Law Board to Discuss UCC, Waqf Reforms & Minority Rights on Dec 28
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    Shia Personal Law Board to Discuss UCC, Waqf Reforms & Minority Rights on Dec 28

    The All India Shia Personal Law Board will hold its annual national convention on December 28 to discuss key issues, including the proposed Uniform Civil Code in Uttar Pradesh, waqf board corruption, minority rights, socio-economic disadvantages, and Shia political representation.

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    “We Are the Most Racist Society”: Karnataka High Court’s Sharp Remarks in Sudhir Chaudhary FIR Hearing
    “We Are the Most Racist Society”: Karnataka High Court’s Sharp Remarks in Sudhir Chaudhary FIR Hearing
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    “We Are the Most Racist Society”: Karnataka High Court’s Sharp Remarks in Sudhir Chaudhary FIR Hearing

    The Karnataka High Court criticised Indian society for deep-rooted discrimination, calling it “one of the most racist societies in the world” during a hearing on Sudhir Chaudhary’s FIR case. The Court said societal mindset, not just politics or media, fuels communal division.

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    Not Legislating Or Monitoring Every Small Incident: Supreme Court On Hate Speech
    Not Legislating Or Monitoring Every Small Incident: Supreme Court On Hate Speech
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    Not Legislating Or Monitoring Every Small Incident: Supreme Court On Hate Speech

    Today, On 15th November, Supreme Court clarified it is not legislating or monitoring every small incident, stressing that hate speech complaints must be handled by existing authorities. The Bench noted that high courts and police stations already possess powers to act promptly.

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    UP Lawyer Writes to CJI Seeking Suo Motu Action Against Allahabad High Court Ruling That “Criminalises Thought and Imagination”
    UP Lawyer Writes to CJI Seeking Suo Motu Action Against Allahabad High Court Ruling That “Criminalises Thought and Imagination”
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    UP Lawyer Writes to CJI Gavai Seeking Suo Motu Action Against Allahabad High Court Ruling That “Criminalises Thought and Imagination”

    A UP lawyer has written to the Chief Justice of India, urging suo motu action against an Allahabad High Court judgment treating “unsaid words” in a WhatsApp post as hate speech. The plea says the ruling “criminalises thought and imagination” under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.

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    Insulted Marathi Language & Community| Petition Filed in Nashik Court Seeking Apology from BJP MP Nishikant Dubey
    Insulted Marathi Language & Community| Petition Filed in Nashik Court Seeking Apology from BJP MP Nishikant Dubey
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    Insulted Marathi Language & Community| Petition Filed in Nashik Court Seeking Apology from BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

    A petition was filed in the Nashik sessions court by MNS leader Sudam Kombade, alleging that BJP MP Nishikant Dubey insulted the Marathi language and community, and demanding a public apology to the people of Maharashtra.

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    "PC George Broke His Promise To Court": Kerala Govt Seeks Bail Cancellation In High Court After Fresh Hate Speech Case
    "PC George Broke His Promise To Court": Kerala Govt Seeks Bail Cancellation In High Court After Fresh Hate Speech Case
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    “PC George Broke His Promise To Court”: Kerala Govt Seeks Bail Cancellation In High Court After Fresh Hate Speech Case

    Kerala government Today (July 8) tells High Court that BJP leader PC George broke bail conditions from 2022. He now faces new hate speech charges under 2025 laws.

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    Chennai Cocaine Scandal: Actors Srikanth & Krishna Get Bail, Must Report Daily to Police
    Chennai Cocaine Scandal: Actors Srikanth & Krishna Get Bail, Must Report Daily to Police
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    “Everyone Taking a Mic Must Understand”: Madras HC Slams Ponmudi’s Remarks, Keeps Case Alive

    Madras High Court declines to close suo motu case against ex-Minister K Ponmudi for lewd joke on Shaivite-Vaishnavite tilaks. Court warns politicians can’t misuse Article 19 under the guise of free speech.

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