Avni Jain & Yamini Meena, Banasthali Vidyapith
ABSTRACT
Secularism is ingrained in Indian culture, and religious freedom is a vital right guaranteed to all Indian citizens. Religion is the most essential component of almost every Indian's life; in fact, religion is a vital aspect of life for the majority of the world's people. The Indian constitution and many other laws safeguard religious beliefs, but they also provide provisions for punishing anyone who violate those laws. Religion is a touchy subject because it affects not just a person's principles but also his or her emotions and upbringing. Any improvement occurs when errors are acknowledged. Everybody believes India is a divine land, including Indians, however there are numerous flaws and blunders going on around us that we fail to notice or overlook. To be honest, in India, certain religious offences are tolerated with ease, and acceptance of such crimes is commonplace nowadays. The use of violence in the name of religion is becoming more common. In India, repression of minorities and hate crimes are on the rise. Although technological advancements have amused us in the twenty-first century, we continue to despise cybercriminals. The majority of online hate crimes are motivated by girls, politics, and religion.
There has been a lot of focus on the connection between both religion and crime, with the conclusion that different religions have a deterrent effect on crime which are related to beliefs and behaviours. Religion study can provide new understanding into the theory of criminology in general because so much research has consistently identified a link. Hate speech on social media is the most convenient way to express animosity toward other people's religions. However, the IPC Act's harsh penalties make it difficult. Hatred against a person's religion cannot be tolerated. We can't stop someone from practising their religion because of the fact that the Indian Constitution allows it. Hate speech can lead to a variety of dangerous scenarios, including destructive behaviour, war, strikes, and so on. Religious hatred is a form of violence that occurs between people of different faiths. Nowadays, it is very easy to spread religious hatred due to the availability of internet networks. There have been countless scenarios in India where religious scorn has turned into religious cruelty. This paper provides on Religious law and hatred offence to understand the drawbacks which can help to improve the mindset of people to unite.
