Supreme Court asks petitioners to approach Gauhati High Court over alleged hate speech by Assam CM, declines plea for FIRs and SIT probe.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court flags rising political battles in courts ahead of elections while hearing pleas against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over alleged hate speech.
Analysis of Karnataka’s Hate Speech Bill, 2025, examining vague definitions, harsh penalties, executive powers, and its impact on free speech.
Calcutta High Court quashes multiple FIRs against Suvendu Adhikari, flags ‘disturbing’ pattern of cases post political defection and cites malicious prosecution.
SC seeks Centre’s response on plea to remove Assam BJP video allegedly vilifying Muslims; petition says it spreads hate and communal disharmony.
Calcutta HC dismisses plea against singer Nachiketa Chakraborty over alleged remarks on Lord Ram, citing lack of evidence and jurisdiction.
SC refuses to stay ‘Udaipur Files’ release; asks petitioners to approach Delhi HC over certification, says no views expressed on film’s merits.
Himachal Pradesh HC grants bail to man booked under BNS for sharing alleged anti-Army, anti-PM posts; says no evidence of incitement to violence.
SC slams use of abusive language on social media; warns petitioner over objectionable posts on PM Modi, RSS, says state free to act if conduct continues.
SC mulls guidelines on offensive social media posts, stresses self-regulation and curbing divisive content without censorship under Article 19(2).
SC declines urgent hearing on plea against release of ‘Udaipur Files’; accused cites threat to fair trial in Kanhaiya Lal murder case.
Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind moves Delhi HC to stop release of ‘Udaipur Files’, alleging it promotes hate speech and communal disharmony, violating CBFC guidelines.
SC slams BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for ‘irresponsible’ remarks against judiciary; says courts not fragile, hate speech must be dealt with firmly.
SC summons comedians including Samay Raina over derogatory remarks against disabled; seeks their presence for explanation, warns of coercive action.
J&K High Court stays case against Jitendra Narayan Tyagi (Wasim Rizvi) for alleged hate speech, citing absence of prior sanction under Section 196 CrPC as mandatory requirement.
Kerala High Court issues notice to CBFC over certification of The Kerala Story 2, questions safeguards under Cinematograph Act; release not stayed.
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