The document is a complaint letter sent to police authorities regarding two recent "Trishul Diksha" events held in Nagpur, where tridents were distributed and hate speeches were delivered. At these events organized by Hindutva groups, speakers made unsubstantiated claims targeting Muslims, called for establishing a Hindu nation, and took oaths to resort to violence. The letter cites recent Supreme Court orders directing police to take action against hate speech and prevent escalation of communal tensions. It argues the events violated laws on arms distribution, hate speech and disrupting public order.
For Website 230518 CJP Complaint to Amravati Police Hate speech Bharatanand S...sabrangsabrang
The complaint letter summarizes a hate speech made by Bharatanand Saraswati at an event organized by Sakal Hindu Samaj in Amravati, Maharashtra. It provides details of inflammatory and derogatory remarks made against Muslims. It cites recent Supreme Court orders directing police to take suo moto action against hate speech and files a complaint against the speakers and organizers, requesting action under sections of the IPC. Previous complaints against Bharatanand Saraswati and others for similar hate speeches delivered at other events have also been mentioned.
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This letter summarizes a complaint filed with police officials regarding a Hindu Janjagran Dharam Sabha event held on April 30, 2023 in Mumbra, Thane, Maharashtra that featured hate speeches targeting Muslims. The complaint provides details of objectionable statements made by 5 speakers at the event calling for violence, promoting enmity between religious groups, and intending to insult and provoke breach of peace. The letter urges police to take action against the speakers under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and cites Supreme Court directives regarding prevention of hate speech and communal violence. Video evidence of the speeches has been provided to support the complaint.
1. The People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) wrote to the Director General of Police of Maharashtra to urge implementation of Supreme Court orders regarding hate speech and prevention of rallies promoting communal disharmony.
2. The PUCL referred to multiple Supreme Court orders directing registration of cases and prosecution of hate speech irrespective of religion. However, rallies by Hindu right-wing groups continued with hate speech against Muslims in Maharashtra.
3. The letter called on the police to inform of action taken on listed incidents of hate speech and to take preventive measures and prosecute perpetrators in line with the Supreme Court orders.
Joint Representation to police commissioner mumbai.pdfsabrangsabrang
1. The letter expresses concern over recent hate speeches made against Muslims at rallies organized by Sakal Hindu Samaj in Maharashtra, including one on January 29th in Mumbai where extremely provocative speeches were made.
2. It notes that the Supreme Court on February 3rd directed that the planned February 5th meeting by Sakal Hindu Samaj not be allowed if permission is granted or that hate speech not be permitted, and for police to videotape the meeting.
3. The letter demands that the police investigate and prosecute perpetrators of hate speech at past rallies, not allow the February 5th meeting, and take action to prevent hate speech and communal violence in the future in line with
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The Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) wrote a letter to police officials expressing concern over a proposed rally in Baramati, Maharashtra on February 9th. The CJP summarized that the event's organizers, Sakal Hindu Samaj, and speakers, Kalicharan Maharaj and Shankar Gaikar, have histories of delivering hate speeches and making provocative calls to violence at past events. Citing recent Supreme Court orders, the CJP urged the police to take preventive action, such as cancelling permission for the event or denying permission, to avoid potential disturbances of public order from hate speech.
For Website 230220 - CJP Preemptive Complaint to Lok Sabha Member Ratnagiri.pdfsabrangsabrang
1. Citizens for Justice and Peace wrote a memorandum to Shri Vinayak Bhaurao Raut expressing concern over a proposed event by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti in Dapoli, Ratnagiri on February 21, 2023 that could involve hate speech and calls for violence given the organization's track record.
2. The memorandum urged Raut to take preventive action under law to curb any attempts to vitiate the atmosphere in his constituency, as speeches inciting hatred and violence would violate constitutional rights and criminal law.
3. Hindu Janajagruti Samiti is a right-wing extremist Hindutva organization that has previously hosted speakers known for hate speech and
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Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP), a civil rights group, has written a letter to authorities in Tumakuru expressing concern over a proposed event by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) scheduled for March 10th. CJP cites the extremist and divisive nature of HJS based on its website advocating for establishing a "Hindu Rashtra" and issues like "love jihad". CJP urges the authorities to take preventive action under law, citing Supreme Court judgments, to ensure no hate or provocative speeches are made considering HJS's track record. CJP notes the constitutional oath of government servants to uphold secularism and requests authorities to invoke their legal powers to prevent
For Website 230220 - CJP complaint to Ratnagiri Police on HJS event.pdfsabrangsabrang
1. Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) writes to express concern over a proposed event by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra on February 21st where hateful and provocative speeches may be made given the organization's track record.
2. CJP urges the district collector and superintendent of police to take preventive action under relevant sections of law to stop the event in light of Supreme Court orders on regulating hate speech.
3. HJS is known for advocating a Hindu Rashtra and hosting speakers who have delivered hate speeches in the past, so there is risk this event could disturb peace if allowed.
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The complaint letter summarizes a hate speech made by Bharatanand Saraswati at an event organized by Sakal Hindu Samaj in Amravati, Maharashtra. It provides details of inflammatory and derogatory remarks made against Muslims. It cites recent Supreme Court orders directing police to take suo moto action against hate speech and files a complaint against the speakers and organizers, requesting action under sections of the IPC. Previous complaints against Bharatanand Saraswati and others for similar hate speeches delivered at other events have also been mentioned.
230504 05 english FINAL Thane police complaint- sakal Hindu Samaj.pdfsabrangsabrang
This letter summarizes a complaint filed with police officials regarding a Hindu Janjagran Dharam Sabha event held on April 30, 2023 in Mumbra, Thane, Maharashtra that featured hate speeches targeting Muslims. The complaint provides details of objectionable statements made by 5 speakers at the event calling for violence, promoting enmity between religious groups, and intending to insult and provoke breach of peace. The letter urges police to take action against the speakers under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and cites Supreme Court directives regarding prevention of hate speech and communal violence. Video evidence of the speeches has been provided to support the complaint.
1. The People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) wrote to the Director General of Police of Maharashtra to urge implementation of Supreme Court orders regarding hate speech and prevention of rallies promoting communal disharmony.
2. The PUCL referred to multiple Supreme Court orders directing registration of cases and prosecution of hate speech irrespective of religion. However, rallies by Hindu right-wing groups continued with hate speech against Muslims in Maharashtra.
3. The letter called on the police to inform of action taken on listed incidents of hate speech and to take preventive measures and prosecute perpetrators in line with the Supreme Court orders.
Joint Representation to police commissioner mumbai.pdfsabrangsabrang
1. The letter expresses concern over recent hate speeches made against Muslims at rallies organized by Sakal Hindu Samaj in Maharashtra, including one on January 29th in Mumbai where extremely provocative speeches were made.
2. It notes that the Supreme Court on February 3rd directed that the planned February 5th meeting by Sakal Hindu Samaj not be allowed if permission is granted or that hate speech not be permitted, and for police to videotape the meeting.
3. The letter demands that the police investigate and prosecute perpetrators of hate speech at past rallies, not allow the February 5th meeting, and take action to prevent hate speech and communal violence in the future in line with
for website 230207 -CJP Complaint to DGP SP Baramati to stop feb 9 event.pdfsabrangsabrang
The Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) wrote a letter to police officials expressing concern over a proposed rally in Baramati, Maharashtra on February 9th. The CJP summarized that the event's organizers, Sakal Hindu Samaj, and speakers, Kalicharan Maharaj and Shankar Gaikar, have histories of delivering hate speeches and making provocative calls to violence at past events. Citing recent Supreme Court orders, the CJP urged the police to take preventive action, such as cancelling permission for the event or denying permission, to avoid potential disturbances of public order from hate speech.
For Website 230220 - CJP Preemptive Complaint to Lok Sabha Member Ratnagiri.pdfsabrangsabrang
1. Citizens for Justice and Peace wrote a memorandum to Shri Vinayak Bhaurao Raut expressing concern over a proposed event by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti in Dapoli, Ratnagiri on February 21, 2023 that could involve hate speech and calls for violence given the organization's track record.
2. The memorandum urged Raut to take preventive action under law to curb any attempts to vitiate the atmosphere in his constituency, as speeches inciting hatred and violence would violate constitutional rights and criminal law.
3. Hindu Janajagruti Samiti is a right-wing extremist Hindutva organization that has previously hosted speakers known for hate speech and
For Website 230309 - CJP Preemptive Complaint- Tumakuru HJS March 10.pdfsabrangsabrang
Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP), a civil rights group, has written a letter to authorities in Tumakuru expressing concern over a proposed event by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) scheduled for March 10th. CJP cites the extremist and divisive nature of HJS based on its website advocating for establishing a "Hindu Rashtra" and issues like "love jihad". CJP urges the authorities to take preventive action under law, citing Supreme Court judgments, to ensure no hate or provocative speeches are made considering HJS's track record. CJP notes the constitutional oath of government servants to uphold secularism and requests authorities to invoke their legal powers to prevent
For Website 230220 - CJP complaint to Ratnagiri Police on HJS event.pdfsabrangsabrang
1. Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) writes to express concern over a proposed event by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra on February 21st where hateful and provocative speeches may be made given the organization's track record.
2. CJP urges the district collector and superintendent of police to take preventive action under relevant sections of law to stop the event in light of Supreme Court orders on regulating hate speech.
3. HJS is known for advocating a Hindu Rashtra and hosting speakers who have delivered hate speeches in the past, so there is risk this event could disturb peace if allowed.
For Website 230321 CJP Intimation for Gudi pujan Sangli HJS.pdfsabrangsabrang
The letter summarizes as follows:
1. Citizens for Justice and Peace notify local police about several Gudhi Pujan events organized by Hindu Janajagruti Sabha across Sangli, Maharashtra on March 22nd and express concern over potential communal issues due to HJS's history of hate speech.
2. They request police to closely monitor the events and take necessary preventive measures to ensure no breach of peace or violence given religious processions leading to disruption in the past year.
3. The letter cites recommendations after 1970 communal violence in Maharashtra to divide large processions, deploy officers at the head and tail of controversial processions, and not allow mammoth processions through streets.
For Website 230221 CJP Letter Petition to Allahabad CJ on Bajrang Muni.pdfsabrangsabrang
This letter petitions the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court to take action against a UP seer, Mahant Bajrang Muni, for a hate-filled video where he calls for the genocide of Muslims in India in order to create a Hindu Rashtra. The letter provides context that Bajrang Muni had previously been arrested in April 2022 for threatening to rape Muslim women, and was released on bail within 10 days. The letter requests the court to take suo moto cognizance of this hate speech incident and issue directives for strict action against Bajrang Muni, as such speeches promote enmity and can incite violence.
देवभूमि रक्षा अभियान की महापंचायत से पहले न्यायिक हस्तक्षेप की मांग करने वाली याचिकाएं 52 पूर्व सिविल सेवकों द्वारा उत्तराखंड के मुख्य सचिव और पुलिस प्रमुख को पत्र लिखकर राज्य में सांप्रदायिक तनाव के बारे में गंभीर चिंता व्यक्त करने के घंटों बाद आई हैं।
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Citizens for Justice and Peace have written to alert local police about several Gudhi Pujan events organized by Hindu Janajagruti Sabha across Maharashtra on March 22, expressing concern over potential law and order issues due to the group's history of hate speech and incitement of violence against religious minorities. They request the police to closely monitor the events and prevent any disruptions based on previous incidents during Hanuman Jayanti and Ram Navami celebrations.
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The group of citizens from Gujarat wrote a letter to the Chief Minister regarding inflammatory hate messages and calls for violence against Muslims on social media following the murder of Kishan Bharwad. They request that the police take immediate steps to track, file FIRs against, and apprehend those spreading hate messages. Preventive arrests should also be made of those likely to instigate violence against Muslims. Police need to identify sensitive areas and provide protection to Muslim settlements where residents feel apprehensive. The letter urges the Chief Minister to ensure these steps are taken to maintain law and order.
Concerned Citizens Tribunal - Recommendation short termsabrangsabrang
The document makes several recommendations related to prosecuting those responsible for violence in Gujarat, India in 2002:
1. Prosecute the chief minister and other ministers, as well as leaders of Hindu nationalist groups like the VHP and Bajrang Dal, for directly abetting and participating in violence against minorities under relevant laws.
2. Immediately ban the VHP and Bajrang Dal under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for disturbing law and order and committing unlawful activities.
3. Dismiss the chief minister and other cabinet members from office for culpable negligence in failing to prevent violence.
The High Court of Tripura registered a suo motu public interest litigation based on press reports of violence that occurred on October 26th in North Tripura, Unakoti, and Sipahijala districts. The Advocate General provided details of cases registered, peace meetings held, and steps taken to maintain law and order. The Court appreciated the state's efforts but directed forming peace committees at sub-divisional and panchayat levels. It also directed the state to provide details of the investigation and compensation to victims. The Court commended the media's role in restoring peace but warned against spread of fake news on social media.
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Large numbers of citizens from over 40 organizations protested the anti-people and unconstitutional Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill 2021 in Bengaluru. Speakers at the protest rally argued that the bill violates constitutional rights to freedom of religion, privacy and dignity, and criticized it as an attack on minorities, women, Dalits, and the oppressed. Religious leaders and activists called for the bill to be withdrawn, stating it goes against secular values and principles of equality. The broad coalition of protesters demanded that the government reconsider the bill and protect constitutional rights for all citizens of Karnataka.
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The document is a high court judgment regarding a petition challenging an order that prohibited peaceful demonstrations against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The court summarizes the background of the case and orders. It finds that the order was not made honestly and prevented the legitimate exercise of fundamental rights to protest peacefully. The court acknowledges the right to protest a law that some believe is unequal or threatens their ability to enjoy life and rights under the Constitution. It rules that concerns over potential public order issues cannot override citizens' fundamental right to peaceful protest.
For website 220121 cjp letter to hm for ekbote arrest englishsabrangsabrang
This letter requests that the Home Minister of Maharashtra take strong action against Milind Ekbote, who has been accused of inciting violence during the Bhima Koregaon clashes in 2018 and recently granted bail for a case of hate speech. It provides details of Ekbote's criminal history, including 12 prior cases related to rioting and communal disharmony. It cites a 2001 police proposal to arrest Ekbote under the MPDA Act for his role in instigating violence through inflammatory speeches. The letter urges the state to oppose Ekbote's bail and pursue prosecution given his record of hate crimes.
The document discusses the role of communal violence in polarizing populations along religious lines and the indifference of the state in failing to stop violence, punish perpetrators, and reward exemplary conduct. It examines how myths and stereotypes are used to demonize and justify violence against victim communities. Several judicial commission reports into past riots are summarized, highlighting how investigations have found Hindu nationalist organizations responsible for systematically poisoning the atmosphere through provocative acts to ignite violence, despite attempts to portray Muslims as the aggressors casting the first stone.
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The Supreme Court of India heard a writ petition regarding growing hate speech against the Muslim community in India. The petitioner argued that despite relevant penal laws, authorities have failed to take action against hate speech. The court acknowledged the seriousness of the issue and noted that India's secular character is enshrined in the Constitution. The court ordered police authorities in New Delhi, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh to file reports on actions taken against hate speech and ensure suo moto legal action is promptly initiated regardless of the religion of the offender. The court warned of contempt proceedings if authorities hesitate to comply.
This document summarizes a speech about the erosion of freedom of speech and expression in India. It discusses how laws like sedition have been misused to silence dissent, such as in cases against political cartoonists and social media posts. It also notes how cases have been fabricated by attributing statements to people that they never made, such as in the case of a doctor arrested for an inflammatory speech despite criticizing laws in a university address. The document argues that reasonable restrictions on free speech enshrined in the constitution have been exceeded.
The document discusses the debate around introducing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India versus retaining personal laws for different religious communities. It notes that while Article 44 of the Constitution calls for a UCC, it is currently a non-enforceable directive principle. There are arguments both for and against a UCC, relating to equality, national integration, and religious freedom. The judiciary has generally upheld personal laws but also introduced some reforms over time through progressive interpretations. Gradual reform of discriminatory aspects of personal laws, rather than an immediate uniform code, has been advocated as a way to balance these issues.
Letter To Commisionair Police Navi Mumbai Hate Speech.pdfsabrangsabrang
1) Tushar Gandhi, President of the Mahatma Gandhi Foundation, India, wrote a letter to the Commissioner of Police of Navi Mumbai expressing concern about increasing incidents of hate speeches and rallies in many cities across Maharashtra.
2) The letter refers to a Supreme Court order from October 2022 directing various state governments to take action against hate speech, noting the lack of action by law enforcement.
3) Gandhi requests that the police take preventive action to stop a proposed "Hindu Jan Akrosh Morcha" rally in Navi Mumbai on February 26th, citing a previous rally in January where provocative speeches inciting violence against minorities were made.
The HC has defined sexual harassment include: disturbing women and children through letters, e-mails, SMS, posters, writings on walls, benches, chairs, tables, notice boards and threatening or pressing them to make sexual relations are sexual harassment and torture etc. Rape, sexual provocation, envious or intentional propaganda against women and children, and showing such films, digital images, paintings, cartoons, leaflets, posters and still photographs are also considered as indirect sexual harassment and torture.
The document is a complaint letter sent to the Chief Election Commissioner of India and other authorities regarding a hate speech delivered by BJP candidate and MLA T. Raja Singh during an election rally in Telangana. The letter summarizes extracts from Singh's speech where he issues threats of violence, makes communally charged remarks against Muslims, and violates the Model Code of Conduct. It notes that Singh has a history of such speeches and delivers 3 key points - 1) Singh's speech violates election laws and promotes hatred, 2) his revocation of suspension goes against assurances given, and 3) this is the second complaint against him in the current election cycle. The letter urges authorities to take strict action against Singh for his speech.
For Website 230508 - CJP Complaint to EC Raja Singh Hate Speech Karnataka.pdfsabrangsabrang
The document is a complaint letter against hate speech by BJP MLA T. Raja Singh for violating the Model Code of Conduct in Karnataka elections. It summarizes two videos of Singh's speeches targeting Muslims and promoting communal disharmony. It argues the speeches violate the Model Code, Representation of People Act and Indian Penal Code. It provides background on Singh's criminal record and hate speeches. The letter urges action be taken against Singh for contempt of court and to ensure free and fair elections.
230224 -CJP Preemptive complaint to MLA, Mysuru Karnataka HJS.pdfsabrangsabrang
Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) has sent a memorandum to an MLA expressing concern over a proposed event organized by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti in Mysuru, Karnataka. CJP believes the event could involve hateful and provocative speeches given HJS's track record. They summarize HJS's agenda of establishing a Hindu nation and advocacy of issues like "love jihad" in a divisive manner. CJP notes that notorious hate speakers have participated in past HJS events and urges the MLA, as an elected representative committed to constitutional values, to ensure the police take preventive action to curb any attempts to vitiate the atmosphere through such events.
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देवभूमि रक्षा अभियान की महापंचायत से पहले न्यायिक हस्तक्षेप की मांग करने वाली याचिकाएं 52 पूर्व सिविल सेवकों द्वारा उत्तराखंड के मुख्य सचिव और पुलिस प्रमुख को पत्र लिखकर राज्य में सांप्रदायिक तनाव के बारे में गंभीर चिंता व्यक्त करने के घंटों बाद आई हैं।
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The group of citizens from Gujarat wrote a letter to the Chief Minister regarding inflammatory hate messages and calls for violence against Muslims on social media following the murder of Kishan Bharwad. They request that the police take immediate steps to track, file FIRs against, and apprehend those spreading hate messages. Preventive arrests should also be made of those likely to instigate violence against Muslims. Police need to identify sensitive areas and provide protection to Muslim settlements where residents feel apprehensive. The letter urges the Chief Minister to ensure these steps are taken to maintain law and order.
Concerned Citizens Tribunal - Recommendation short termsabrangsabrang
The document makes several recommendations related to prosecuting those responsible for violence in Gujarat, India in 2002:
1. Prosecute the chief minister and other ministers, as well as leaders of Hindu nationalist groups like the VHP and Bajrang Dal, for directly abetting and participating in violence against minorities under relevant laws.
2. Immediately ban the VHP and Bajrang Dal under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for disturbing law and order and committing unlawful activities.
3. Dismiss the chief minister and other cabinet members from office for culpable negligence in failing to prevent violence.
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For Website 230512 CJP Complaint to Nagpur Police - Trishul Diksha.pdf
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May 12, 2023
To,
Commissioner of Police, Nagpur
Phone: 0712 – 2590601
Email: cp.nagpur@mahapolice.gov.in
DCP Crime
Phone: 0712-2595646
E-mail: cp.ngp.dcpdetection@mahapolice.gov.in
Subject: Complaint against brandishing of weapons and hate speeches delivered at two
Trishul Diksha event held in Nagpur in May
Respected Sirs,
We, at Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) Mumbai, human rights movement dedicated to
furthering the constitutional rights of all Indians, are writing to you raising concerns over two
Trishul Diksha events held in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The said trident distribution events were
organised by Hindutva extremist outfits, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal. At these events,
in addition to distribution of tridents amongst Hindu men, hate speeches are delivered exhorting
Hindus to take up arms. CJP, among other things, has been a crusader against hate speech and runs
a campaign to fight against hate based crimes, by not just reporting such incidents but also reaching
out to authorities seeking appropriate action.
Thus, we wish to flag these two events that took place in Nagpur on May 2, 2023, and May 9,
2023 where trishuls/tridents were distributed and oaths for protecting the nation and religion were
raised along with a demand for the declaration of India as a Hindu nation. It is also purported that
these Trishul Diksha events were attended by more than 1500 people. Sir, at these events, the
speakers and members indulge in peddling various conspiracy theories to generate hate towards
Muslims and called for establishing a ‘Hindu nation’. The speakers have made misinformed and
offensive claims against the minority community and their culture, with the agenda of provoking
the Hindu audience to take up arms against them. The speakers and members even take oaths to
resort to violence against the Muslim community.
We would like to bring your attention to these events which are based on brandishing of weapons,
instigating speeches, and urging you to take stringent action against the perpetrators, as if these
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hate-driven actions are left unchecked, the peace and harmony of our country will be affected
direly. Sir, we are also generally concerned with the overall unsafe atmosphere for the Muslim
community that is being generated through the systemic and perpetrated use of hate speech and
writing within the country, and then such events are giving another platform to such hate mongers.
Sir, we are sure you are aware of sharp strictures passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India
in a recent case, where especially the string of recent Hate Speeches in the state of Maharashtra
were specifically discussed and Orders passed directing police and law enforcement authorities to
take pro-active steps to prosecute offenders of hate speech violations. Sir, as citizens and civil
rights groups, committed to maintaining harmony and social peace, we therefore urge that adequate
preventive action is taken under the law. In October 2022, January-February 2023 and finally on
April 28, 2023, the Supreme Court has directed police authorities in Maharashtra and all other
states to ensure application of prevention and prosecution measures, already prescribed under
Indian criminal law, to such events, the organisations and speakers.
Sir, these two extremist fringe outfits, Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad, have been
organising such events regularly in the state of Rajasthan, and have been creating disharmony,
furthering their communal agenda. As we know, Maharashtra has been on the target of such
Hindutva groups since November 2022. Thus, it is essential that you urgently take action over
these trishul distribution events being organised in Maharashtra, before these spread to other areas,
districts and cities.
Sir, we are relying on recent Supreme Court order of April 28 and February 3, and other orders on
the issue of hate speech, the history and politics of the people attached to the Vishwa Hindu
Parishad and Bajrang Dal, and the communally divisive issues that this organisation advocates for.
Such gatherings where inegalitarian, divisive and stigmatizing words are uttered and mobs
provoked violate both the fundamental rights guaranteed to all Indians under the Indian
Constitution as are in violation of provisions of Indian criminal law. Articles 14, 15, 16, 21 and 25
of the Constitution stands violated. Provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) have also been
violated.
Recent Directions of the Supreme Court on Events after they Occur/are allowed:
On April 28, 2023 the Supreme Court, in a significant development, the Supreme Court extended
the application of its October 2022 order (which directed the Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
Police to take suo moto action against hate speech cases) to all States and Union Territories. So
now, all States/UTs are enjoined to take suo moto action to register FIR against hate speeches,
without waiting for any formal complaint. The bench comprising Justices KM Joseph and BV
Nagarathna said the following:
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"Respondents (states) shall ensure that immediately, as and when any speech or any action
takes place which attracts offences such as Section 153A, 153B, 295A and 506 of IPC etc,
without any complaint being filed suo moto action be taken to register cases and proceed
against the offenders in accordance with law. Respondents will issue directions to the
subordinates so that appropriate action can be taken at the earliest. We further make it
clear that such action be taken irrespective of the religion of the maker of the speech, so
that the secular character of Bharat as envisaged by the Preamble is preserved."
A copy of the Supreme Court order dated April 28, 2023 has been marked and annexed hereto
as Annexure A
In its October 21, 2022 order, the Supreme Court had issued interim directions to the state Police
wherein it had directed that:
“As and when any speech or any action takes place which attracts offences such as Sections
153A, 153B and 295A and 505 of the IPC etc., suo moto action will be taken to register cases
even if no complaint is forthcoming and proceed against the offenders in accordance with
law.”
The court had further said that non-compliance would amount to contempt of court:
“We make it clear that any hesitation to act in accordance with this direction will be viewed
as contempt of this Court and appropriate action will be taken against the erring officers,”
the order reads.
Acopy of the Supreme Court order dated October 21, 2022 has been marked and annexed hereto
as Annexure B
We would also like to highlight that on February 3, 2023, the Supreme Court issued directions
with respect to an event which was scheduled to be held in Mumbai on February 5, 2023 by the
Sakal Hindu Samaj, another extremist fringe Hindutva group. The petitioner, Shaheen Abdullah,
had contended that similar to its anti-Muslim speech during 'Hindu Jan Aakrosh Morcha' held in
Mumbai on January 29, it can be apprehended that the same will be repeated during the February
5 meeting as well. The apex court had thus sought a video of the entire event to be scrutinized by
the court at the next hearing. The court has also taken an undertaking from government of
Maharashtra that if permission for this event is granted “it will be subject to the condition that
nobody will make any hate speech and in defiance of law or disturbing the public order.”
The court also outlined directives with respect to taking preventive action in such cases:
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“We also direct that the Officer(s), in case, permission is granted and, in case, the occasion
arises for invoking the power under Section 151 of Cr.P.C. as aforesaid, it shall be the duty
of the Officer(s) concerned to invoke the said power and to act as per the mandate of Section
151 of the Cr.P.C.”
The apex court has, thus, again outlined already codified statutory duties of a police officer which
makes it mandatory for them to take action under section 151 of CrPC in case there is apprehension
of hate speech. The court, during the last hearing on February 3 had also expressed its
disappointment that the police was not taking preventive action or filing complaints suo-moto in
cases of hate speech, as it had directed in October, 2022 while hearing a bath of petitions against
hate speech at various occasions.
Acopy of the Supreme Court order dated February 3, 2023 has been marked and annexed hereto
as Annexure C
Events:
May 2- Trishul Diksha event:
In the said event, organised by Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the members distributed
tridents amongst the Hindu audience. While distributing the tridents, a speaker also delivered the
hate speech, and openly gave calls for using the said trishuls to stop “love jihad” and religious
conversions.
Extracts of his speech are as follows:
“But they are converting our Hindu girls. Bajrang Dal must work against it. Religious
conversion is taking place in good localities as well. These Christian pastors and Muslim
maulvis take advantage of the uneducated people, who are not aware of the law and do
religious conversion. Bajrang Dal is actively working against this but we need to increase our
efforts. Here more than 2,000 workers of Bajrang Dal are present to take Trishul Diksha. The
onus is on you, wherever you see religious conversion, love jihad and do to them what they
do to us. Forget all caste and get to work to protect the country, religion and culture.”
Link of the video available presently on twitter is:
https://twitter.com/HindutvaWatchIn/status/1653353034309672965
A copy of the video downloaded by us from Twitter dated May 2, 2023 has been marked and
annexed as Annexure D
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May 9- Trishul Diksha event:
In the said event, Bajrang Dal members distributed tridents amongst 1100 Hindu men and
administered an oath to protect the nation and religion. The video clipping of this event also shows
that before the distribution of the tridents, speakers at the event gave a speech about Hindus and
Hindutva. It was also showed in the video that these people chanted the Hanuman Chalisa.
In the video, a short clipping of a man donning an orange scarf was played, in which he was heard
saying “Today, the Hindu is aware and active, so they will not be getting votes from us, and they
are now only gaining their votes from them. They want to target the Bajrang Dal only because they
want to attack the Hindus. They won’t be able to get Bajrang Dal closed, but they might get their
own shop closed this way.”
Link of the video available presently on twitter is:
https://twitter.com/HindutvaWatchIn/status/1655777675670175745
A copy of the video downloaded by us from Twitter dated May 9, 2023 has been marked and
annexed as Annexure E
It is evident through the hate speech delivered at the event, where the speaker have not minced
their words, and has clearly incited Hindus against the Muslim community by bringing in falsified
versions of “their history” and certain controversial cases, and the description given by the Bajrang
Dal members of their event and their agenda behind organizing the trident distribution event, the
extremist groups want to keep the citizenry at a boil, promote a communally divisive ideology.
Following the patterns of their extremist peers, giving fire to the unsubstantiated, untrue and
provoking claims of a “Love-Jihad agenda”, the main speaker at the above highlighted event have
even brought in the issue of Hindu woman being under the threat, being forcefully converted. Such
expression of targeted and extreme hate with a clear communal objective to establish religious
hegemony upon a community that is already a minority in numbers in the country, is deplorable
and against the constitutional values that we uphold as citizens of this country. Such speech and
hate content has the direct potential to cause physical and mentally bodily harm to marginalized
groups, their women and render their already insecure life further eroded of dignity and equality.
It is quite clear so far that, given the well-orchestrated and numerous instances of hate speech and
actual hate crimes being committed, the minority community in various parts of India already feels
insecure and threatened. Furthermore, these said speeches were made at a trishul distribution event,
which is a public event, and this speech has reached not only the audience at the event but also all
those who may have seen these videos on their mobile phones, by the medium of social media.
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How large and wide the reach of social media can be, we are sure you must be aware. The
consequences of such an inflammatory speech could be dire.
Violations
Trishul Diksha Event:
Section 2 (1) (c) of the Arms Act defines “arms” as:
Articles of any description designed or adapted as weapons for offences, or defence, and
includes firearms, sharp-edged and other deadly weapons, and parts of, and machinery for
manufacturing arms, but does not include articles designed solely for domestic or
agricultural uses such as a lathi or an ordinary walking stick and weapons incapable of
being used otherwise than as toys or of being converted into serviceable weapons.”
When it comes to sharp object that may be used as weapons, according to Schedule 1 – Rule 3 (V)
that deals with arms other than fire arms:
Sharp-edged and deadly weapons, namely-Swords (including sword-sticks), daggers,
bayonets, spears (including lances and javelins); battle-axes, knives (including kripans and
khukries) and other such weapons with blades longer than 9″ or wider than 2″ other than
those designed for domestic, agricultural, scientific or industrial purposes, steel batton;
“Zipo” and other such weapons, called “life preservers”, machinery for making arms, other
than category II, and any other arms which the Central Government may notify under
section 4.”
Under section 5 of the Arms Act, it is prohibited to offer arms for sale, unless he holds a license
and the punishment for the same is imprisonment of up to 7 years. Under section 20, an police
officer or any other public servant or any person employed or working upon a railway, aircraft,
vessel, vehicle can arrest without warrant any person found carrying or conveying any arms under
suspicious circumstance. Under section 22, the District Magistrate is empowered to issue orders
for search and seizure if he/she has reason to believe that any person residing within the local limits
as in his possession any arms or ammunition for any unlawful purpose or such person cannot be
left in the possession of any arms or ammunition without danger to the public peace or safety.
Under section 25(3) whoever sells or transfers arms without informing the district magistrate or
the police officer in charge of nearest police station shall be punishable with imprisonment up to
6 months.
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It also amounts to violations under the Indian penal Code under the following sections:
122- Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against the Government of India
153AA- Punishment for knowingly carrying arms in any procession or organising, or holding or
taking part in any mass drill or mass training with arms.
120A- Definition of criminal conspiracy
121- Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against the Government of
India
141- Unlawful assembly
144- Joining unlawful assembly armed with deadly weapon
149- Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common
object
153- Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot—if rioting be committed; if not
committed
153A-Promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion, race, place of birth,
residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony
153B- Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration
295A- Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by
insulting its religion or religious beliefs
298- Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings
503- Criminal intimidation
504- Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace
505 2[(1)] - Statements conducing to public mischief
505 7[(2) - Statements creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill-will between classes
The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) also enumerates the powers of the District Magistrate in
such instances:
‘144A. Power to prohibit carrying arms in procession or mass drill or mass training with
arms.—(1) The District Magistrate may, whenever he considers it necessary so to do for the
preservation of public peace or public safety or for the maintenance of public order, by public
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notice or by order, prohibit in any area within the local limits of his jurisdiction, the carrying of
arms in any procession or the organising or holding of, or taking part in, any mass drill or mass
training with arms in any public place.
There are also powers to disperse unlawful assemblies (sec 129).
Hate Speech:
Such statements are bound to make things worse; to further generate communal disharmony or
feelings of ill will, enmity and hatred between the supporters of different political parties. The
utterances also amount to an act which is prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony between
different groups and is likely to disturb public tranquillity. Moreover, such open intimidation and
hate-filled statements only makes the targeted group more vulnerable to violent acts. Such hate
speech that is illegal and unconstitutional violates the following provisions of the law:
In the light of this, we urge you to take action as per the following sections of IPC against the
speakers:
153A- Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth,
residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony.
153B- Imputation, assertions prejudicial to national-integration.
268- Public Nuisance
503- Criminal intimidation
504. Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace
505 - Statements conducing to public mischief and Statements creating or promoting enmity,
hatred or ill-will between classes
Supreme Court Directives on Provocative Hate Speech:
We are sure that the Police is aware of a slew of directives that the Hon’ble Supreme Court
has issued time and again for effective prevention of social disharmony, hate crimes and
communal violence. These specify measures that need to be taken have speakers who are
repeat offenders and organisations with a similar record keep violating hate speech law.
These include:
In Mohd. Haroon and others v. Union of India (2014) 5 SCC 252 and another, it has been clearly
held that it is the responsibility of the State Administration in association with the intelligence
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agencies of both the State and the Centre to prevent recurrence of communal violence in any part
of the State. If any officer responsible for maintaining law and order is found negligent, he/she
should be brought within the ambit of law.
In Firoz Iqbal Khan vs Union of India [W.P (Civ.) No. 956 of 2020], the Supreme Court had held,
“..the edifice of a democratic society committed to the rule of law under a regime of
constitutional rights, values and duties is founded on the co-existence of communities.
India is a melting pot of civilizations, cultures, religions and languages. Any attempt to
vilify a religious community must be viewed with grave disfavour by this Court as the
custodian of constitutional values.”
In the case of Tehseen Poonawalla v UOI and ors (2018) 9 SCC 501 the Supreme Court held that,
it is the responsibility of the States to prevent untoward incidents and to prevent crime. The court
further given specific directions for the police to adopt preventative measures, in which a senior
police officer, not below the rank of Superintendent of Police, shall work as Nodal Officer in each
district. Such Nodal officers were then directed to constitute a special task force so as to procure
intelligence reports about the people who are likely to commit such crimes, as mob violence and
lynching, or who are involved in spreading hate speeches, provocative statements and fake news.
In addition to this, the Nodal Officer, along with the Station House officers, have been directed to
take steps to prohibit instances of dissemination of offensive material through different social
media platforms or any other means for inciting tendencies leading to mob-violence and lynching.
The court further said,
17. There can be no shadow of doubt that the authorities which are conferred with the
responsibility to maintain law and order in the States have the principal obligation to see
that vigilantism, be it cow vigilantism or any other vigilantism of any perception, does not
take place. When any core group with some kind of idea take the law into their own hands,
it ushers in anarchy, chaos, disorder and, eventually, there is an emergence of a violent
society. Vigilantism cannot, by any stretch of imagination, be given room to take shape, for
it is absolutely a perverse notion… No one has the authority to enter into the said field and
harbour the feeling that he is the law and the punisher himself. A country where the rule of
law prevails does not allow any such thought. It, in fact, commands for ostracisation of
such thoughts with immediacy.
20. Hate crimes as a product of intolerance, ideological dominance and prejudice ought not
to be tolerated; lest it results in a reign of terror. Extra judicial elements and non-State
actors cannot be allowed to take the place of law or the law enforcing agency. A fabricated
identity with bigoted approach sans acceptance of plurality and diversity results in
provocative sentiments and display of reactionary retributive attitude transforming itself
into dehumanisation of human beings. Such an atmosphere is one in which rational debate,
logical discussion and sound administration of law eludes thereby manifesting clear danger
to various freedoms including freedom of speech and 4 expression. One man's freedom of
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thought, action, speech, expression, belief, conscience and personal choices is not being
tolerated by the other and this is due to lack of objective rationalisation of acts and
situations’.
In the case of Amish Devgan vs Union Of India 2021 1 SCC 1, the Supreme Court quoted Benjamin
Franklin, “It remains difficult in law to draw the outmost bounds of freedom of speech and
expression, the limit beyond which the right would fall foul and can be subordinated to other
democratic values and public law considerations, so as to constitute a criminal offence. The
difficulty arises in ascertaining the legitimate countervailing public duty, and in proportionality
and reasonableness of the restriction which criminalizes written or spoken words. Further,
criminalization of speech is often demarcated and delineated by the past and recent significant
events affecting the nation including explanation of their causes. Therefore, constitutional and
statutory treatment of ‘hate speech’ depends on the values sought to be promoted, perceived harm
involved and the importance of these harms. Consequently, a universal definition of ‘hate speech’
remains difficult, except for one commonality that ‘incitement to violence’ is punishable.”
On February 26, the Navi Mumbai Commissioner of Police, Milind Bharambe, had videotaped the
entire event organized by Sakal Hindu Samajh in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra as per the orders of
the Supreme Court. The content of the speeches given at the event are now being investigated on
whether they can be classified as hate speeches. The decision of video-tapping the event came after
Mr. Tushar Gandhi, president of the Mahatma Gandhi Foundation had written a preventive letter
to the Navi Mumbai police seeking preventative measures.
Our prayer
It can be clearly deduced from the provocative and instigating statements made by the speakers at
this Trishul Diksha event as well as the act of brandishing weapons that the penal provisions of
Indian law are attracted here. The law and directives of the Hon’ble Supreme Court require that in
the case of such speeches, wherein religious minorities of our country are being attacked and
sentiments that have the potential to disrupt social peace and cause violence and harm to
marginalized sections, the police needs to act and act promptly.
The state of Maharashtra has clearly had a history of being intolerant towards such fringe elements
trying to disrupt the communal harmony and the general law and order situation in the state. We,
thus urge you to take immediate and stringent action against Hindutva outfits- Bajrang Dal and
Vishwa Hindu Parishad for organizing such event.
We, thus, humbly request you to look into this grave matter at the earliest, in the interest of the
public and also in the interest of maintaining law and order and public order in the state and
accordingly take stringent action against the organizers of such events. We especially urge the
Commissioner of Police, Nagpur to take necessary steps to ensure that the perpetrators
behind the Trishul Diksha event of May 2 and May 9 are identified and booked, and any
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further such events are prevented at all costs. This will serve as a deterrent for other such fringe
elements so that they do not organize such kind of events in the state in the future.
A sense of anger and fear are both being provoked by the Bajrang Dal and the Vishwa Hindu
Parishad. In light of this, the Police may invoke any other sections of IPC or provisions of any
other relevant law against the speakers, in addition to the ones mentioned above, as they may deem
fit and necessary in this case. We urge you to take cognizance of the videos enclosed herewith,
register a case against the perpetrator identified and arrest them for the cognizable offences.
Sir, if the wider public is kept abreast of developments, this would go a long way in re building
faith and confidence in the rule of law in general and a police-citizen relationship in particular.
Sir, do note that we are sending this complaint, on which we urge you to register an FIR by
email, registered post and thereafter we may hand it over through a joint delegation in
person.
In anticipation of prompt and early action,
Yours sincerely,
Nandan Maluste, CJP President
Teesta Setalvad, CJP Secretary
List of Annexures:
Annexure A: A copy of the Supreme Court order dated April 28, 2023
Annexure B: A copy of the Supreme Court order dated October 21, 2022
Annexure C: A copy of the Supreme Court order dated February 3, 2023
Annexure D: A copy of the video downloaded from Twitter dated May 2, 2023
Annexure E: A copy of the video downloaded from Twitter dated May 9, 2023