High Court’s strict comment on Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Sanatan statement, know why the court considered it as hate speech?

News India Live, Digital Desk: We often see that rhetoric continues in the corridors of politics. Sometimes someone says something, and sometimes someone counters it. But the matter becomes serious when the matter is related to any religion, faith or someone’s identity. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s sons and ministers Udayanidhi Stalin The uproar that started over the statement on ‘Sanatan Dharma’ has now emerged as a big lesson on the legal front.

What was the matter?
Perhaps you may remember, Udhayanidhi had compared Sanatan Dharma with diseases like dengue, malaria and corona in a conference. He even said that it should not just be stopped but should be ‘eliminated’. At that time politics was very heated, but now what the court has said on this is very important from the point of view of democracy and freedom of expression.

What did the court say?
The High Court has made its opinion very clear regarding this matter. The Court has clearly held that Udhayanidhi Stalin’s appeal for ‘eradication’ of Sanatan Dharma is not a part of any general protest or politics, but it ‘Hate Speech’ Comes in the category of. The Court believes that when a person targets the beliefs and faith of a large section of the society in this way, he endangers the peace of the society.

Why is this decision important for us?
Often people think that freedom of expression means saying anything. But the High Court has given a clear message that spewing venom against any religious belief does not come within the scope of rights. In a way, the court has warned all public figures and leaders that whatever they say from the stage has far-reaching consequences. Such comments regarding religion increase distance between people and spread hatred.

What will happen next?
This comment of the court is no less than a big shock for Udhayanidhi Stalin. From a legal point of view, the difficulties may increase further after getting the seal of ‘hate speech’. In today’s era, where every statement is recorded and goes viral, it is wise to speak each word carefully.

Be it politics or common life, we cannot create a healthy society by hurting someone’s faith. Hopefully this incident will set an example for all those who use the platform to spread hatred.