PolityGS-IIGS-IV· 1 min read
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma for Hate Speech
Why in news?
The Supreme Court ruled that no cognisable offence was made out against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma concerning alleged hate speeches during the 2020 anti-CAA protests.
Key points
- Supreme Court found no cognisable offence against Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma.
- The allegations related to their alleged hate speeches over the anti-CAA protest in Delhi in 2020.
- Anurag Thakur is a former Union Minister.
- Parvesh Verma is a Minister in the Delhi government.
Background & context
Hate speech laws in India aim to prevent incitement to violence or hatred against communities. Freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a) is subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2).
★ Prelims fact capsule
The Supreme Court's decision impacts the interpretation of 'cognisable offence' in hate speech cases.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II: Polity - Governance, Judiciary; GS Paper IV: Ethics.