Prudeta
Prudeta
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A batch of writ petitions and Special Leave Petitions were filed, primarily seeking directions for the Union of India to examine and strengthen the legal framework concerning 'hate speech' and 'rumour-mongering'. The petitions were prompted by the 267th Law Commission Report recommending amendments to criminal law and alleged public speeches targeting religious minorities. Prayers included implementing Law Commission recommendations, declaring consecutive sentences, stopping dissemination of biased news, and taking action against media spreading communal hatred. A criminal appeal also arose from a complaint alleging speeches by public functionaries disclosed cognizable offences.
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The core issues before the Court w
The bench further analyzed the constitutional validity of the impugned provisions and discussed the interpretation of Articles 14 and 21 in light of recent precedents...
Citing the ratio in prior decisions, the court held that the legislative intent was to ensure...
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