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

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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

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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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Case Summary: Shreya Singhal v. Union of India

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Published On: December 1st 2025 Authored By: Dheepshika M Chennai Dr Ambedkar Government law college pudupakkam Case title : Shreya Singhal v. Union of India  Court : Supreme Court of India  Citation: AIR 2015 SUPREME COURT 1523 Bench composition: R.F. Nariman, J. Chelameswar. Date of Judgement: 24 March 2015 Procedural History:  The Supreme Court of

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Case Summary: Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015)

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Published On: November 13th 2025 Authored By: Adv. Heena Bedi Janhit College of Law, CCSU, Meerut Case Name: Shreya Singhal v. Union of India Citation: (2015) 5 SCC 1 Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: Justice J. Chelameswar and Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman Date of Judgment: March 24, 2015 Case Type: Writ Petition under Article

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

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Published On: October 7th 2025 Authored By: Manyata Singh Maharaja Surajmal Institute, GGSIPU Abstract Freedom of speech and expression is one of the most celebrated rights in a democratic polity. Enshrined in Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India, it is considered a precondition for the flourishing of democracy, the exchange of ideas, and the

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