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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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    Such Remarks Go Beyond Fair Criticism And May Invite Contempt : Allahabad High Court Over Abusive Social Media Posts On Judiciary
    Such Remarks Go Beyond Fair Criticism And May Invite Contempt : Allahabad High Court Over Abusive Social Media Posts On Judiciary
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    Such Remarks Go Beyond Fair Criticism And May Invite Contempt : Allahabad High Court Over Abusive Social Media Posts On Judiciary

    The Allahabad High Court has cautioned social media users against posting abusive comments targeting the judiciary. It stressed that such remarks exceed fair criticism and may lead to serious consequences under contempt law for those who make them.

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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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    Origin of Speech Is Thought, Erase Ideas Against Constitutional Ethos: Supreme Court on PIL Against Hate Speech
    Origin of Speech Is Thought, Erase Ideas Against Constitutional Ethos: Supreme Court on PIL Against Hate Speech
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    Origin of Speech Is Thought, Erase Ideas Against Constitutional Ethos: Supreme Court on PIL Against Hate Speech

    Today, On 17th February, The Supreme Court declined to entertain another plea seeking fresh rules for regulating public speeches by constitutional authorities, noting its reluctance to repeatedly revisit issues already settled in earlier judgments. It said speech begins in thought, urging discipline.

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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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    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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    ‘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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    “Bar and Bench Are Two Wheels of Judiciary’s Golden Chariot”: Ex-CJI Bhushan Gavai at Nagpur HCBA Event
    “Bar and Bench Are Two Wheels of Judiciary’s Golden Chariot”: Ex-CJI Bhushan Gavai at Nagpur HCBA Event
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    Supreme Court Has Steadily Shaped And Reshaped Freedom Of Speech And Expression Over The Last 75 Years: Ex-CJI Gavai

    Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said the Supreme Court has consistently shaped the meaning of free speech and expression for seventy-five years. He noted this steady evolution reflects the Court’s role in protecting freedoms in democracy.

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    Shoe Hurl at CJI Row| Not Against Free Speech, But Not at Cost of Others’ Dignity: Supreme Court Slams Unregulated Social Media
    Shoe Hurl at CJI Row| Not Against Free Speech, But Not at Cost of Others’ Dignity: Supreme Court Slams Unregulated Social Media
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    Shoe Hurl at CJI Row| Not Against Free Speech, But Not at Cost of Others’ Dignity: Supreme Court Slams Unregulated Social Media

    In the shoe-hurling incident targeting CJI B.R. Gavai, the Supreme Court said it is “not against free speech, but not at the cost of others’ dignity,” warning that unregulated social media is turning into a dangerous, money-spinning venture.

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    Supreme Court Refuses to Quash FIRs Against Two for Praising Afzal Guru, Criticising Judges: "Language Used by Petitioners Is Highly Objectionable"
    Supreme Court Refuses to Quash FIRs Against Two for Praising Afzal Guru, Criticising Judges: "Language Used by Petitioners Is Highly Objectionable"
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    Supreme Court Refuses to Quash FIRs Against Two for Praising Afzal Guru, Criticising Judges: “Language Used by Petitioners Is Highly Objectionable”

    Today, On 29th April, Supreme Court refuses to cancel FIRs against two accused of praising Afzal Guru, criticising judges. However, it allowed all FIRs to be clubbed and transferred to a Madurai court for a joint trial.

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