Amit Malviya vs State Through on 28 April, 2023
I am prepared to
confront any challenges that come my way whether in the Court of Law or
people’s court. Stop spreading fake news.”
The minister had clearly explained the speech. Even after explanation the
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accused / petitioner was continuously spreading fake news to create enmity
between two groups. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in Ashwini Kumar Upadhaya
Vs. Union of India in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 943 / 2021 vide order dated
28.04.2023 had directed the States / Union Territories to suo moto file FIR’s
without any complaints for offences of Hate Speeches under sections 153A,
153B, 295A and 506 IPC and the further held if such FIR are not filed
contempt would be initiated. Hence the 1st respondent had taken action based
on the complaint of the 2nd respondent.