Hate speech: No cognisable offence made out against Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that no cognisable offence has been made out against Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma in relation to alleged hate speech. The court observed that the statements in question do not meet the threshold for initiating criminal proceedings. It emphasized the importance of safeguarding free speech while balancing it against potential harm.
- ▪The Supreme Court dismissed the possibility of a cognisable offence against Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma.
- ▪The court examined whether their remarks constituted hate speech under Indian law.
- ▪It held that the statements did not incite violence or public disorder.
- ▪The judgment highlighted the need to protect freedom of expression.
- ▪The decision underscores judicial caution in hate speech cases involving public figures.
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