Synopsis: There are no laws on hate speech as such, so India needs a political and pedagogical solution to control the menace. Contents1 Introduction2 What does Hate Speech signify?3 What are the challenges associated with hate speech in India?4 How India is tackling hate speech?5 What should be the way ahead? Introduction Recently, a Bishop… Continue reading Tackling Hate Speech
Tag: Issues related to communalism
CJI flags “Communal content” in media
Synopsis: To understand how to balance free speech with accountability for digital media. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Supreme Court’s view?3 Why does the misuse happen in web sources? 4 What actions have been taken by the Government?5 What needs to be done? Introduction Recently, the Chief Justice of India has raised his concerns over the… Continue reading CJI flags “Communal content” in media
Open Doors not Walls
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Gandhian Values Synopsis: It is not enough to protect the precincts of Sabarmati Ashram, we must go beyond that. Adopting the Gandhian way of building a mutually nurturing society, should be the aim. Contents1 Introduction:2 Significance of Sabarmati ashram:3 What is the Gandhian way?4 Conclusion: Introduction: The Mahatma Gandhi Ashram at… Continue reading Open Doors not Walls
Faith and Marriage
Source: Indian Express, The Hindu Relevance: To understand the issue of interfaith marriages Synopsis: Dubious legislations cannot be allowed to criminalise interfaith marriages Contents1 Introduction:2 What do the laws say?3 What do the courts say?4 Way Forward Introduction: Gujarat HC has recently struck down certain provisions of the ‘Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, 2021’ which are… Continue reading Faith and Marriage
