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For 'Promoting Enmity' Offence, Words Must Not Be Judged On Standards Of Insecure People Or Those Seeing Criticism As Threat : Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court clarified that under Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), promoting enmity offenses cannot be judged by the standards of insecure people, and criticism is not a threat. This decision clarifies the interpretation of hate speech laws. It emphasizes the importance of free speech. The ruling underscores the need for balanced legal interpretations. This order provides clarity on hate speech laws.
