Explained What is hate speech?

In general, hate speech is considered a limitation on #freespeech that seeks to prevent or bar speech that exposes a person or a group or section of society to hate, violence, ridicule or indignity. The Law Commission has proposed that separate offences be added to the #IPC to criminalise hate speech quite specifically, instead of being subsumed in the existing sections concerning inflammatory acts and speeches. What is #hatespeech? How is it treated in Indian law? What has the Law Commission proposed? Read more: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/explained-what-is-hate-speech-and-how-is-it-treated-in-indian-law/article38089872.ece Reporting: K. Venkataramanan Voiceover & Production: K Rajashree Das Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/