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    “We don’t want hate speech against any community in the country”: Supreme Court refuses to recognise Brahmophobia as offence
    “We don’t want hate speech against any community in the country”: Supreme Court refuses to recognise Brahmophobia as offence
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    “We don’t want hate speech against any community in the country”: Supreme Court refuses to recognise Brahmophobia as offence

    The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a plea seeking recognition of “Brahmophobia,” with BV Nagarathna stressing hate speech against any community is unacceptable and must be addressed through education, tolerance, fraternity and societal values.

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    Fissiparous Tendency: Gauhati High Court Issues Notice To CM Himanta Biswa Sarma On Hate Speech Plea
    Fissiparous Tendency: Gauhati High Court Issues Notice To CM Himanta Biswa Sarma On Hate Speech Plea
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    Fissiparous Tendency: Gauhati High Court Issues Notice To CM Himanta Biswa Sarma On Hate Speech Plea

    The Gauhati High Court has issued notice to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over multiple petitions alleging repeated hate speeches against the Muslim community, with the Division Bench seeking responses from him, the Centre, and the Assam government.

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    “Targeting Any Community Is Constitutionally Impermissible”: Supreme Court Warns Public Figures in Landmark Free Speech Ruling
    “Targeting Any Community Is Constitutionally Impermissible”: Supreme Court Warns Public Figures in Landmark Free Speech Ruling
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    “Targeting Any Community Is Constitutionally Impermissible”: Supreme Court Warns Public Figures in Landmark Free Speech Ruling

    The Supreme Court of India has ruled that public figures holding high constitutional offices cannot target any community based on religion, caste, language or region. The Court stressed that freedom of speech cannot be misused to vilify or denigrate any section of society.

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    Don't Undermine the Sanctity of High Courts: Supreme Court Declines to Hear Pleas Against Assam CM, Tells Petitioners to Approach HC
    Don't Undermine the Sanctity of High Courts: Supreme Court Declines to Hear Pleas Against Assam CM, Tells Petitioners to Approach HC
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    Don’t Undermine the Sanctity of High Courts: Supreme Court Declines to Hear Pleas Against Assam CM, Tells Petitioners to Approach HC

    Today, On 16th February, The Supreme Court refused to entertain petitions seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a viral ‘shooting’ video. It also asked the Gauhati High Court Chief Justice to prioritise the case for an early hearing.

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    New Plea In Supreme Court Against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Over Alleged Hate Speeches
    New Plea In Supreme Court Against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Over Alleged Hate Speeches
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    New Plea In Supreme Court Against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Over Alleged Hate Speeches

    A new writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court under Article 32 seeking urgent intervention against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a series of alleged hate speeches targeting a minority community in the State.

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    During Elections, Fights End Up in the Supreme Court: CJI on Plea Against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Miyan Voters’ Remark
    During Elections, Fights End Up in the Supreme Court: CJI on Plea Against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Miyan Voters’ Remark
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    During Elections, Fights End Up in the Supreme Court: CJI on Plea Against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Miyan Voters’ Remark

    Today, On 10th February, The Supreme Court said political disputes frequently reach its halls while examining a plea alleging hate speech by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. CJI Surya Kant remarked elections are often fought in Court while noting the issue.

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    Petition in Delhi High Court Seeks Ban on Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’, Alleges Community Defamation
    Petition in Delhi High Court Seeks Ban on Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’, Alleges Community Defamation
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    Petition in Delhi High Court Seeks Ban on Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’, Alleges Community Defamation

    A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the release of Manoj Bajpayee’s Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat. The plea claims the title is derogatory, amounts to collective defamation of the Brahmin community, and threatens communal harmony.

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    ‘Miyan Voters’ Remark By Himanta Biswa Sarma Aggravated Form Of Hate Speech: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Tells Supreme Court
    ‘Miyan Voters’ Remark By Himanta Biswa Sarma Aggravated Form Of Hate Speech: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Tells Supreme Court
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    ‘Miyan Voters’ Remark By Himanta Biswa Sarma Aggravated Form Of Hate Speech: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Tells Supreme Court

    Today, On 5th February, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind told the Supreme Court that Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s January 27 ‘Miyan voters’ remark amounts to an aggravated form of hate speech, violating constitutional values of equality, fraternity, and secularism, demanding urgent judicial scrutiny.

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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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