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- https://www.thehindu.com/
opinion/op-ed/hate-speech-in- the-time-of-free-speech/ article38241788.ece - In the intro, mention the recent incidents of hate speech where calls to violence were made.
- In the body, mention the challenges such as lack of legal definition and difficulty in defining it as it can take many forms, challenges posed by social media etc. In the suggestions mention recommendations of the 267th report of the Law Commission of India, insertion of a separate and specific provision in the IT Act as recommended by the standing committee on Home affairs in 2015, bringing in specialised legislation to deal with hate speech propagated through internet etc.
- Conclude by mentioning the need to adopt the best international standards while coming up with specific and durable legislative provisions that combat hate speech, especially that which is propagated online and through social media by amending the IPC and the Information Technology Act.
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Introduction is good. You can mention some recent examples such as Haridwar Dharm Sansad to link with current affairs.
In challenges, first point is fine. After that you have mentioned provisions in Indian law to tackle hate speech. You can write a separate subsection for that or use a flowchart to present those points concisely.
In challenges, mention, contradiction with article 19(free speech and expression), difficulty in identification of original source of viral hate speeches, lack of provisions for holding social media giants accountable in a similar manner as newspapers, political backing to certain sections of people etc
Good that in the next part, you have mentioned law commission and parliamentary committee suggestions.
Also suggest measures like bringing legal provisions, establishment of fast track courts and speedier trials,training of cyber personnel etc
Conclusion is fine.
Keep writing. 🙂