Mrigank Kumar Singh, Christ (Deemed to Be University) Delhi, NCR
ABSTRACT
The term "secularism," as defined by the Indian Constitution, is an intrinsic aspect of the country, and religious freedom is a fundamental right guaranteed to every Indian citizen. Religion is a significant part of our lives for us as Indians. The safeguarding and upholding of a person's religious belief are mentioned in our country's Constitution and state laws. When we talk about hate speech, we're talking about any address or reference that expresses hatred toward a person or group. Hate speech is not technically defined in any Indian statute; however, it is a word born out of social context that refers to any address that a particular population segment finds offensive. Hate speech is on the rise in India due to a lack of understanding among the general public that freedom of expression does not imply that a person can say whatever he wants. Because India is a densely populated country with a diverse religious and caste population, individuals will discriminate against one another and adhere to the caste system, which has become a significant source of hate speech. People must realize that instead of spreading hate speech, they must join in their efforts to help one another.
