High Courts Quashes FIR Stirring Debate Over 'Hate Speech'

The Madras High Court's quashing of an FIR against BJP's Amit Malviya has sparked a fresh political debate over 'hate speech'. Amidst the controversy, BJP leaders target Tamil Nadu's Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, demanding his removal for 'hate speech against Hindus' following his comments on 'Sanatana Dharma'.

The Madras High Court has quashed an FIR against BJP leader Amit Malviya, igniting a fresh political confrontation over 'hate speech'. The court observed that remarks by Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin appear to be against Hindus, which falls under the category of 'hate speech'.

Senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal hailed the court's decision as a 'strong rebuke' to purported anti-Hindu sentiments of the DMK ruling party in Tamil Nadu. The judgment is viewed as a setback for the opposition INDIA bloc's stance, which Goyal claimed embodies an 'anti-Hindu ideology'.

Further fueling the controversy, BJP calls for Stalin's removal from office, arguing that his comments against 'Sanatan Dharma' drew parallels to diseases and called for its eradication. This has been perceived by BJP leaders as an incitement against a considerable section of society.

(With inputs from agencies.)