Published On: October 7th 2025 Authored By: Ishika Aggarwal Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies Abstract Freedom of speech is often called the backbone of a democracy1 — but what happens when that very freedom starts being used to divide rather than to express? In recent years, India has seen a surge in hate speech […]
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Published On: October 7th 2025 Authored By: Saksham Rai Law Centre 2, Delhi University 1. Introduction The interplay between hate speech and free speech presents a fundamental challenge in constitutional democracies, particularly in plural societies such as India. The Constitution of India enshrines freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a), but this right is
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Published On: October 7th 2025 Authored By: Ananya Karan Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies, GGSIPU ABSTRACT India’s Constitution provides for freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) while allowing for “reasonable restrictions” in Article 19(2) in the case of sovereignty, public order, decency, and several other concerns. Hate speech, defined as expressions that
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Published On: October 5th 2025 Authored By: Sonakshi Kumar Shankarrao Chavan law College Abstract This paper explores the complex relationship between hate speech and free speech, a central challenge in modern democratic societies. Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees the fundamental right to freedom of expression, although this right is not unqualified and may
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Published On: September 04th 2025 Authored By: Susmita Chatterjee Kolkata Police Law Institute (Calcutta University) ABSTRACT Under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian constitution, gives people the right to freedom of speech, which is one of the most important elements of any democratic society. This Article provides citizens the liberty to express their opinions and also
