What Is Karnataka Hate Speech Bill And What Could Become Offensive Under New Law? Check Penalties
Leader of Opposition and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader R. Ashoka, strongly objecting to the manner in which the Bill was taken up, tore a copy of it on the floor of the House. The BJP MLAs shouted slogans, alleging that the Assembly Speaker was acting improperly and setting a bad precedent.
Dec 19, 2025, 15:48 PM IST
Karnataka Assembly Passes Hate Speech Law Without Debate, LoP Ashoka Tears Up Bill
Leader of Opposition and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader R. Ashoka, strongly objecting to the manner in which the Bill was taken up, tore a copy of it on the floor of the House.
Dec 18, 2025, 21:56 PM IST
Kerela: BJP Leader PC George Booked For Hate Speech, Party Hits Back
PC George, a prominent member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kerala, has been booked by the police for allegedly making hate speech during a TV debate earlier this week.
Jan 11, 2025, 18:43 PM IST
'Difference Between Hate Speech And...': Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking Guidelines Against Inflammatory Speeches
The PIL requested that the court issue directives for establishing guidelines to prevent provocative rhetoric and to require penal action against individuals making statements that could threaten public order or the nation's sovereignty.
Nov 14, 2024, 16:02 PM IST
DNA: Maulana’s Controversial Statement on Bahraich Encounter
After the Bahraich encounter, Maulana Sarwar Chishti’s controversial statement has sparked outrage. He justified the killing of Ramgopal Mishra. Does religious bias justify such heinous acts?
Oct 19, 2024, 02:46 AM IST
FIR Filed Against Samajwadi Party Candidate From Ballia For Alleged Hate Speech
Sanatan Pandey was accused of inciting discord, promoting hatred, and threatening the district election officer.
Apr 28, 2024, 16:12 PM IST
Who Is Maulana Mufti Salman Azhari, Arrested By Gujarat ATS In Hate-Speech Case?
Maulana Mufti Salman Azhari, self-proclaimed Islamic research scholar and founder of Jamia Riazul Jannah, Al-Aman Education and Welfare Trust, and Darul Aman, is a modern-day preacher with a unique background.
Feb 06, 2024, 09:13 AM IST
Islamic Cleric Salman Azhari Arrested By Gujarat ATS From Mumbai In Hate Speech Case; Supporters Protest Outside Police Station
Hundreds of suppporters of Salman Azhari gheraoed the Ghatkopar police station and raised slogans in his support.
Feb 04, 2024, 20:37 PM IST
Ghaziabad Youth Arrested After Provocative Speech Goes Viral On Social Media
Taking cognisance of the video, Masuri Police said that the accused has been detained.
Nov 05, 2023, 09:42 AM IST
Udhayanidhi Stalin Gets Supreme Court's Notice Over Remark Against Sanatan Dharma
A bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi issued notices on a plea filed by B Jagannath seeking an FIR against the Tamil Nadu minister on grounds that the remarks are akin to hate speech.
Sep 22, 2023, 13:18 PM IST
MPMLA Court convicts Azam Khan in Hate Speech Case, announces 2-year sentence
Hate Speech Case: Samajwadi Party leader and former MP Azam Khan has been convicted in the heatspeech case by the MPMLA court in Rampur, UP. In this connection, a sentence of 2 years has been announced for Azam Khan. Please tell that during the Lok Sabha elections in the year 2019, Azam Khan was accused of giving a hate speech. In this connection, today he has been convicted.
Jul 15, 2023, 15:48 PM IST
Karnataka Assembly Elections: Ban Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Yogi Adityanath From Campaigning, Congress To EC
Congress has accused Amit Shah, CM Yogi Adityanath and BJP president J P Nadda of making unverified and false allegations, and hate speeches with the intent to promote enmity between different groups and communities.
May 02, 2023, 21:45 PM IST
TOP 50: Supreme Court orders 'states' on hate speech
The Supreme Court has issued an order regarding hate speech. The Supreme Court has given orders to the states. File a case on your own in hate speech state.
Apr 29, 2023, 00:38 AM IST
Supreme Court gives 'supreme' order to states regarding hate speech
The Supreme Court has issued an order regarding hate speech. The Supreme Court has given orders to the states. File a case on your own in hate speech state.
Apr 28, 2023, 22:26 PM IST
Gujarat Ram Navami Violence: Right Wing Activist Kajal Hindustani Sent To 14-Day Judicial Custody
The police did not seek her remand and she was sent to the Junagadh Central Jail, Goswami said. Hindustani's speech on the Ram Navami festival on March 30 caused a communal clash in Una town on the night of April 1.
Apr 10, 2023, 19:14 PM IST
No scope for hate crimes on basis of religion in secular country such as India: SC
It also said that it is the primary duty of the State to protect its citizens from any such hate crimes.
Feb 06, 2023, 22:39 PM IST
'Reminded people of women's safety': BJP MP Pragya Thakur defends her 'sharpen the knives' remark
BJP MP Pragya Thakur's statement had earlier been widely criticized by many for promoting violence.
Jan 12, 2023, 07:54 AM IST
'What type of sadhvi is she': Congress' Kanhaiya Kumar slams Pragya Thakur for 'hate speech'
Kumar said that Thakur was trying to mock Union Home Minister Amit Shah whose duty is to ensure the security of the nation by talking about violence.
Dec 29, 2022, 07:28 AM IST
Actor-politicial Paresh Rawal in trouble! CPI(M) files compalaint against 'hate speech' at Gujarat rally
Salim, in his complaint to Taratola Police Station, said he came across a video on various social media platforms featuring the actor giving a speech, which could promote feelings of hatred against Bengalis.
Dec 02, 2022, 19:59 PM IST
With 3-year jail term for hate speech, Azam Khan faces disqualification from UP Assembly
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan was booked in 2019 for levelling allegations against PM Narendra Modi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and local officials.
Oct 27, 2022, 23:18 PM IST