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Case Summary: Kaushal Kishor Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh, AIR 2023 SC

Published On: December 28th 2025 Authored By: Aparna Singh City Law College, Lucknow University Case Title: Kaushal Kishor Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh, AIR 2023  SC  Citation: (2023) 4SCC 1; 2023 INSC 4 Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: Justice S. Abdul Nazeer, Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice A.S.Bopanna, Justice V. Date of Judgement: January 3, […]

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FREEDOM OF SPEECH vs. HATE SPEECH : LEGAL BALANCE IN INDIAN DEMOCRACY

Published on: 24th December, 2025 Authored by: Christopher Benjamin Chukwuemeka University of Lagos Abstract Freedom of expression is an important fundamental right, because the right to speak one’s mind freely on important issues in society, access information, and hold the government of the day accountable, plays a vital role in the healthy development process of

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Freedom of Speech vs Hate Speech in India: Finding the Constitutional Balance

Published on: 24th December, 2025 Authored by: I. SOUNDHARYA GOVERNMENT LAW COLLEGE, RAMANATHAPURAM Abstract This paper explores the complex relationship between freedom of speech and hate speech within the Indian constitutional framework. While Article 19(1)(a) guarantees the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression, Article 19(2) imposes reasonable restrictions to preserve public order and

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FREEDOM OF SPEECH VS. HATESPEECH: LEGAL BALANCE IN INDIAN DEMOCRACY

Published on: 23rd December, 2023 Authored by: Apoorva Sharma Department of Laws Panjab University Chandigarh “Freedom of speech is not the freedom to cause harm. Words can inspire, uplift, and also destroy. The challenge for democracy is to draw the right line.” – Pranab Mukherjee, Former President of India. Abstract Freedom of speech and expression is

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FREEDOM OF SPEECH VS HATE SPEECH: LEGAL BALANCE IN INDIAN DEMOCRACY

Published on: 23rd December, 2025 Authored by: Prisha Verma Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College Abstract Freedom of speech is the lifeblood of any democracy, yet unchecked expression can mutate into hate speech, threatening public order and minority rights. The right to freedom of speech and expression forms the cornerstone of Indian democracy, acting as both

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