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Hate Speech vs Free Speech: Should Free Speech Be Absolute?

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Published on 26th July 2025 Authored By: Riya Sharma Maharishi Dayanand University, Gurugram Abstract Where free speech ends, hate speech begins—but can this right to speak freely be controlled? This article critically examines the concept of free speech, exploring whether this fundamental right is absolute or subject to reasonable restrictions. It highlights the dangers of […]

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From Soapbox to Courtroom: Who Decides Where Free Speech Ends and Hate Speech Begins

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Published on 22nd July 2025 Authored By: Disha Choudhary School of Law, Justice and Governance, Gautam Buddha University Abstract The piece interrogates the complex relationship between freedom of expression and hate speech in India by examining constitutional principles, judicial interpretations, and the constantly changing landscape of public debate. By exploring significant developments in the exercise

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Hate Speech vs Free Speech: A Constitutional and Legal Dilemma

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Authored By: Samriddha Ray St Xavier’s University, Kolkata ABSTRACT The conflict between hate speech and free speech presents one of the most persistent and controversial challenges in democratic societies. While the right to free expression is considered a cornerstone of liberty and democracy, it often clashes with the need to maintain public order, social harmony,

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HATE SPEECH AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

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Published on 1st June 2025 Authored By: S. Lavanya Sathyabama Institute of science and technology ABSTRACT Freedom of expression is a cornerstone of democratic societies, but it is not absolute. One of its most controversial limitations is the prohibition of hate speech. This paper explores the legal boundaries of hate speech in contrast with freedom

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Hate Speech Laws in India: A Legal and Constitutional Analysis

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Published on 31st March 2025 Authored By: Faisal Rizwi The ICFAI University, Dehradun Introduction Hate speech remains a contentious legal and social issue in India—a nation marked by its linguistic, religious, and cultural pluralism. Broadly defined, hate speech encompasses any expression that demeans, incites violence against, or fosters hostility toward individuals or groups based on characteristics

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