The Supreme Court of India has said it will close the majority of public interest litigations related to hate speech that have been pending since 2021. A bench noted that central and state authorities have reported progress in registering cases and taking action, and the court reserved its
The Madras High Court has strongly rebuked the Tamil Nadu police for closing over 120 complaints lodged against ex-minister K. Ponmudy, accusing them of acting “as if they are kings.” The court emphasized that allegations involving hate speech and derogatory comments deserve formal investigation and public notification, not unilateral dismissal. Legal Oversight Justice P.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently made a statement that should have triggered outrage across the nation. In response to a provocative social media comment, he wrote, “I will urinate on Brahmins. Any problem?” This wasn’t a joke, nor was it a moment of cinematic provocation. It was a clear, caste-based slur directed at an entire community […]















