Hate Speeches Can't Be Permitted In The Name Of Freedom Of Speech: Madras HC Rejects Tamil Activist Thirumurugan Gandhi's Plea [Read Order]

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9 July 2019 10:00 PM IST

  • Hate Speeches Cant Be Permitted In The Name Of Freedom Of Speech: Madras HC Rejects Tamil Activist Thirumurugan Gandhis Plea [Read Order]

    "Any speech which disrespects another citizen on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, caste or community, is forbidden."

    While dismissing a petition filed by G. Thirumurugan Gandhi accused of making vitriolic speeches, the Madras High Court observed that the Constitution of India does not permit hate speech in the name of freedom of speech and expression.Thirumurugan Gandhi is a Tamil Activist and founder of the May 17 Movement. The court was considering his petitions filed seeking to quash hate speech...

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