Hollande says France will not tolerate religious hatred

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 03:08

France will not tolerate any hate speech or acts against Jews, Muslims or Christians, President Francois Hollande said, days after comic whose sketches were viewed as anti-Semitic was banned.

Can we stop people from making derogatory speeches, asks SC

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 20:29

The Supreme Court wondered if it could stop people from making provocative or derogatory speeches, pointing out that there were laws to deal with people making inflammatory speeches.

Court summons Varun Gandhi in 2009 hate speech case

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 23:56

A local court on Thursday issued summons to BJP general secretary Varun Gandhi in connection with a hate speech case lodged against him during Lok Sabha elections in 2009.

Anti-Korea `hate speech` illegal: Japanese court

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 15:20

A Japanese court ordered a group of anti-Korean activists to pay a Korean school in Kyoto 12 million yen (USD 1,20,000) in compensation today for disturbing classes and scaring children by holding "hate speech" rallies outside the school.

Case lodged against six BJP leaders for `hate speech`

Last Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2013, 15:56

A case has been lodged against six BJP leaders for alleged "hate speech" during a party meeting in Chandaus area.

Court issues NBWs against Thackeray, Parkar for non-appearance

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 17:37

Delhi court issued non-bailable warrants (NBWs) against Maharashtra Navanirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray and its spokesperson Shirish Parkar on a complaint about hate speeches against people of Bihar.

Court rejects withdrawal of Azam’s hate speech case

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 15:27

A local court has rejected a plea of the Uttar Pradesh government for withdrawal of a case lodged against state minister and SP leader Azam Khan for allegedly delivering a hate speech.

UP govt helped Varun Gandhi go scot free: Beni Prasad Verma

Last Updated: Friday, June 14, 2013, 00:17

Union minister Beni Prasad Verma sparked fresh row alleging BJP leader Varun Gandhi was allowed to go scot free in the hate speech case due to tacit understanding with SP government in Uttar Pradesh.

Facebook bows down to hate speech protests, promises to review policies

Last Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013, 11:44

After two weeks of protests and online campaigning against violent and hate speech, social media website Facebook has bowed down and agreed to review its flawed content policies and guidelines.

UP govt moves court against Varun`s acquittal

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 23:03

The Uttar Pradesh government Wednesday filed an appeal in a Pilibhit court against acquittal of BJP MP Varun Gandhi in two cases of hate speech lodged in the run up to the previous Lok Sabha elections.

Facebook to separate hate, free speech following protest

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 16:03

In response to protests and campaigns carried out by advocacy groups and advertisers, social media site Facebook has agreed to revise its content policies.