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HC on Freedom of speech
December 18 , 2024
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- The Madras High Court observed that the right to freedom of speech cannot be taken advantage of by anyone to cross the limits of decency.
- Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023’s Sections 296(b) (uttering obscene words), 352 (intentional insult to provoke breach of peace) and 353 (making statements with the intent to disturb public tranquillity) deals this issue.
- Earlier the Calcutta High Court added that freedom of expression not gave anyone a “licence to abuse”.
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