Abjuring hate speech fundamental requisite for maintenance of communal harmony: SC

Abjuring hate speech fundamental requisite for maintenance of communal harmony: SC

File photo of Supreme Court of India | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Supreme Court on March 28 observed that abjuring hate speech is a fundamental requisite for maintenance of communal harmony in the country. A bench of Justices K.M. Joseph and B.V. Nagarathna made the observation while hearing a plea against hate speeches. […]

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New Twitter policy is freedom of speech, but not freedom of reach: Elon Musk

New Twitter policy is freedom of speech, but not freedom of reach: Elon Musk

A view of the Twitter logo at its corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, U.S. November 18, 2022. | Photo Credit: Reuters After turning Twitter upside down, Elon Musk on Tuesday tried to clarify his plans for content moderation, a key issue for the future of the influential platform after the departure of advertisers and […]

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As online hate speech hits Africa, social media firms told to act

As online hate speech hits Africa, social media firms told to act

Zimbabweans are being targeted by hate speech across Africa, as Kenya’s 2022 general elections draw near Zimbabweans are being targeted by hate speech across Africa, as Kenya’s 2022 general elections draw near Social media used to be a source of light entertainment for Nora, a 47-year-old Zimbabwean domestic worker living in South Africa. But lately, […]

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HC rejects plea for hate speech FIR against BJP leaders

HC rejects plea for hate speech FIR against BJP leaders

Court agrees with trial court observation that sanction is required from govt. for FIR against MPs Court agrees with trial court observation that sanction is required from govt. for FIR against MPs The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected a plea by CPI(M) leaders Brinda Karat and K.M. Tiwari seeking registration of an FIR against […]

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Court remands P.C. George in judicial custody in hate speech case

Court remands P.C. George in judicial custody in hate speech case

Former Kerala legislator P. C. George has been remanded in judicial custody for 14 days in a hate speech case following high drama that led to his arrest Former Kerala legislator P. C. George has been remanded in judicial custody for 14 days in a hate speech case following high drama that led to his […]

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Efforts on to arrest P.C. George

Efforts on to arrest P.C. George

Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court had on Saturday dismissed his anticipatory bail plea Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court had on Saturday dismissed his anticipatory bail plea The Kochi City Police is making efforts to arrest senior politician P.C. George in connection with a case registered by the Palarivattom Police on May 10 for an alleged hate speech he made […]

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Kerala to seek P.C. George’s bail cancellation

Kerala to seek P.C. George’s bail cancellation

Ex-MLA P.C. George was arrested on May 1 for divisive hate speech Ex-MLA P.C. George was arrested on May 1 for divisive hate speech The Kerala Government is poised to challenge the Magistrate’s decision to release Kerala Janapaksham (Secular) leader P.C. George, ex-MLA, on bail in the politically charged hate-speech case. On May 2, the […]

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