When hate is also an ideology
Hate is more than an emotion or state of mind. It is an ideology that is a pox on the polity. And it is
antithetical to the spirit of the Constitution
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The Supreme Court, in an unprecedented move, interdicted Sudarshan television channel from telecasting a programme called ‘Bindas Bol - UPSC Jihad’. Many felt that the telecast was targeted against a particular religious community. A Bench led by Justice Chandrachud is dealing with the legal and constitutional aspects of ‘hate speech’ in the media at large. The task before the court is to draw the subtle yet important distinction between free speech and hate speech.
Bollywood producers suggest end to legal dispute with TV channels
“If it is okay, the suit can be disposed of in terms of 7 and 7.1 (referring to the court direction and assurance given by the television channels as recorded in the order),” senior advocate Rajiv Nayar, representing the plaintiffs, submitted during the second hearing of the matter. December 15, 2020 9:09:38 am
The court last month observed that it expects fair reportage and neutrality from the media and asserted there needs to be some “toning down” as it commented that people were “afraid” of the fourth estate.
TWO MONTHS after they approached the Delhi High Court to restrain news channels from airing alleged defamatory and derogatory content against the film industry, 38 leading cinema associations and production houses on Monday suggested to put an end to their legal battle if the channels follow directions part of the court order last month to ensure no defamato