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26 July 2026

Hate speech case against C.T. Ravi

The topic serves as a practical context for discussing the application of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita regarding hate speech and its implications for communal harmony and secularism.

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Notes

  • An FIR has been registered against a public representative in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, for alleged hate speech.
  • The case was filed under Section 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
  • Section 353(2) of the BNS criminalizes the making, publishing, or circulating of false statements, rumors, or reports intended to create or promote hatred or enmity between different groups based on religion, race, caste, or community.

Questions

  1. Discuss the legal framework under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) to address hate speech and its role in maintaining social harmony and public order in India. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) deals with the offense of promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, or language?

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