hate speech

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 […]

Published on 29th July 2025 Authored By: Sneha Verma New Law College, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune Abstract This article looks at how India carefully balances the right to free speech with the need to control hate speech under its Constitution. While the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression as a fundamental right, this freedom is subject

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

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