Published On: September 30th 2025 Authored By: Pratikshya Priyadarsini Biswal SOA National Institute of Law Introduction In democratic countries, balancing the line between freedom of speech and hate speech is like walking a razor’s edge, especially in a diverse and pluralized country like India. Right to speech and expression is like a double-edged sword; it’s […]
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Published On: September 30th 2025 Authored By: Aasma Khan GJ Advani Law College Abstract The tension between hate speech and free speech is a critical constitutional challenge, as democratic societies seek to balance individual liberty with the prevention of harm. Free speech, essential for open discourse, is protected globally, but hate speech—expression inciting discrimination or
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Published On: September 30th 2025 Authored By: Manasi Pangaonkar DES Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College Abstract Free speech and hate speech are two concepts that seem similar but have very different meanings. Free speech is about expressing thoughts without fear, whereas hate speech incites enmity and targets individuals or communities. Both of them influence the
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Published On: September 28th 2025 Authored By: Prithviraj Abrol VIPS-TC Abstract The global digital transformation has elevated data protection from a niche legal concern to a fundamental governance issue affecting millions of individuals worldwide. This comparative analysis examines the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP
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Published On: September 22nd 2025 Authored By: Adv. Amandeep Kaur Abstract This article examines India’s constitutional challenge of balancing freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a) with hate speech regulation. Analyzing landmark judgments, it identifies enforcement deficiencies, judicial inconsistencies, and proposes institutional safeguards, civil remedies, and contextual evaluation frameworks to protect democratic discourse while preventing harm.
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