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HATE SPEECH VS FREE SPEECH : A CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL BALANCING ACT

Published On: October 4th 2025 Authored By: Kanaklata Singh Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University SRT Campus uttarakhand ABSTRACT Freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) of the indian constitution, is fundamental to democracy but subject to reasonable restrictions under Art 19(2) to protect public order, morality and prevent incitement . The rise of […]

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Hate Speech vs. Free Speech: A constitutional and legal balancing act

Published on 05th August 2025 Authored By: Mandadapu Charitha Chowdary Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak Introduction Munawar Faruqui’s arrest last year after a comedy show started a debate across the country about what people can say.[1] Because of free speech in democracies, people can easily express themselves and take part in meaningful and informative debates.

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The Constitutional Conundrum: Reconciling Free  Expression with Hate Speech Regulation 

Published on 05th August 2025 Authored By: Shraddha Trivedi Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak Abstract  Free speech in a democracy is not merely a right—it’s an act of breathing. But when that  breath turns into a storm, threatening to suffocate the dignity of others, it becomes a weapon.  India stands today at a legal and

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Hate Speech vs. Free Speech: A Constitutional and Legal Balancing Act 

Published on 03rd August 2025 Authored By: Revant Upadhyay Aligarh Muslim University Abstract In a republic like India, free speech forms the foundation of public converse, citizen  participation, and the growth of ideas. still, this right is n’t unbounded. The rise of hate speech  — particularly in collaborative, estate- grounded, or online forms has raised

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Hate Speech vs. Free Speech: A constitutional and legal balancing act

Published on 29th July 2025 Authored By: Piyali Mitra S.K. Acharya Institute of Law, University of Kalyani Abstract The tension between hate speech and free speech lies at the heart of constitutional democracies, challenging societies to protect individual liberty while preserving public order and dignity. In India, this balancing act is especially complex. The Constitution

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