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Justice Yadav ‘hate speech’ case: An acid test for the Supreme Court

Given the high stakes of impeachment, the Court evolved its own inquiry process in the 1990s. How will it play out in Justice Yadav’s case?

Sushovan Patnaik and Ajitesh Singh

12th Feb 2025

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Supreme Court Directs Home Ministry to Collect Information on Hate Speech

The SC asked the Centre to provide information on state-wise compliance with the Court’s earlier decisions on hate speech

Joyston D'Souza

22nd Jul 2022

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The Supreme Court on Hate Speech in Elections

What has the Supreme Court said about hate speech in political campaigns?

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Supreme Court Issues Notice in Haridwar Hate Speech Case

The SC on Wednesday issued notice in Qurban Ali v Union of India, a PIL filed against the alleged hate speech in Haridwar and Delhi.

Gauri Kashyap

14th Jan 2022

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Kaushal Kishor v State Of Uttar Pradesh

The Constitution Bench held that the Freedom of Speech of public officials cannot be restricted in favour of another persons fundamental rights. However, they held that the State has an obligation to protect the fundamental rights of citizen's even against non-state actors such as other private persons.

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