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Supreme Court of India · 2014-03-12

Pravasi Bhalai Sangathan vs U.O.I. & Ors

Citation / case number
AIR 2014 SUPREME COURT 1591
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Pravasi Bhalai Sangathan
Respondent
U.O.I. & Ors
Author
B.S. Chauhan
Bench
A.K. Sikri, M.Y. Eqbal, B.S. Chauhan

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of hate speeches made by political and religious leaders, holding that such speeches violate Articles 14, 15, 16, 19, and 21 of the Constitution, which protect equality, non-discrimination, freedom of speech, and personal liberty. The Court emphasized the need for stringent action against hate speech to uphold the unity and integrity of the nation, declaring that fraternity is part of the Constitution's basic structure. The Court directed the government to take proactive measures, including the registration of FIRs and the imposition of gag orders on offenders, to ensure accountability and prompt legal proceedings.

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