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Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.Hate speech as defined by the 267th report of the Law Commission of India is an incitement to hatred primarily against a group of persons defined in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, and the like. To effectively curb hate speech, the Supreme Court requested the Law Commission of India to examine the issue. The 267th report of the Law Commission was of the clear opinion that new provisions in the IPC such as Section 153C (Prohibiting incitement to hatred) and Section 505A (Causing fear, alarm, or provocation of violence in certain cases) were needed to address the issue.As the Constituent Assembly deliberated on Article 13 of the Draft Constitution, which would later become Article 19 in the enacted Constitution, intense apprehensions were expressed on the proposed proviso to Article 13 listing restrictions to the freedom of speech and expression. These restrictions finally became Article 19(2). The exceptions under the same clause fell under four broad categories: 'libel, slander, defamation', 'contempt of court', 'offends against decency or morality' and 'undermines the security of or tends to overthrow the state'. The term 'public order' was added later by an amendment which is now known as the First Amendment. Jawaharlal Nehru was a staunch supporter of the First Amendment.The proposed restrictions were resisted on the ground that these sought to rein in free speech and are not seen in the American Constitution, which had tremendously inspired members of the Constituent Assembly. Dr. Ambedkar sought to douse the fire of concern by declaring, It is wrong to say that fundamental rights in America are absolute. The difference between the position under the American Constitution and the Draft Constitution is one of form and not of substance. That the fundamental rights in America are not absolute rights is beyond dispute. In support of every exception to the fundamental rights set out in the Draft Constitution, one can refer to at least one judgment of the United States Supreme Court.Q. In a civil action for defamation, truth is an absolute defence. The burden of proving the truth is on the defendant, and if this burden is not discharged, then the person making such statements is liable. Dinesh, the editor of a local daily, published a series of articles mentioning that Puru, a government servant, used to accept a bribe and have adopted corrupt and illegal means to mint money. Puru brought a civil suit against Dinesh. In the given facts and circumstances, which of the following derivations is correct?a)To escape the liability of civil defamation, Dinesh has to prove the allegations.b)Dinesh will not be liable, as being a media person, he has some immunity.c)If Dinesh fails to prove the allegation, he will be liable for civil defamation.d)Both A and CCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? for CLAT 2025 is part of CLAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CLAT exam syllabus. Information about Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.Hate speech as defined by the 267th report of the Law Commission of India is an incitement to hatred primarily against a group of persons defined in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, and the like. To effectively curb hate speech, the Supreme Court requested the Law Commission of India to examine the issue. The 267th report of the Law Commission was of the clear opinion that new provisions in the IPC such as Section 153C (Prohibiting incitement to hatred) and Section 505A (Causing fear, alarm, or provocation of violence in certain cases) were needed to address the issue.As the Constituent Assembly deliberated on Article 13 of the Draft Constitution, which would later become Article 19 in the enacted Constitution, intense apprehensions were expressed on the proposed proviso to Article 13 listing restrictions to the freedom of speech and expression. These restrictions finally became Article 19(2). The exceptions under the same clause fell under four broad categories: 'libel, slander, defamation', 'contempt of court', 'offends against decency or morality' and 'undermines the security of or tends to overthrow the state'. The term 'public order' was added later by an amendment which is now known as the First Amendment. Jawaharlal Nehru was a staunch supporter of the First Amendment.The proposed restrictions were resisted on the ground that these sought to rein in free speech and are not seen in the American Constitution, which had tremendously inspired members of the Constituent Assembly. Dr. Ambedkar sought to douse the fire of concern by declaring, It is wrong to say that fundamental rights in America are absolute. The difference between the position under the American Constitution and the Draft Constitution is one of form and not of substance. That the fundamental rights in America are not absolute rights is beyond dispute. In support of every exception to the fundamental rights set out in the Draft Constitution, one can refer to at least one judgment of the United States Supreme Court.Q. In a civil action for defamation, truth is an absolute defence. The burden of proving the truth is on the defendant, and if this burden is not discharged, then the person making such statements is liable. Dinesh, the editor of a local daily, published a series of articles mentioning that Puru, a government servant, used to accept a bribe and have adopted corrupt and illegal means to mint money. Puru brought a civil suit against Dinesh. In the given facts and circumstances, which of the following derivations is correct?a)To escape the liability of civil defamation, Dinesh has to prove the allegations.b)Dinesh will not be liable, as being a media person, he has some immunity.c)If Dinesh fails to prove the allegation, he will be liable for civil defamation.d)Both A and CCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for CLAT 2025 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.Hate speech as defined by the 267th report of the Law Commission of India is an incitement to hatred primarily against a group of persons defined in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, and the like. To effectively curb hate speech, the Supreme Court requested the Law Commission of India to examine the issue. The 267th report of the Law Commission was of the clear opinion that new provisions in the IPC such as Section 153C (Prohibiting incitement to hatred) and Section 505A (Causing fear, alarm, or provocation of violence in certain cases) were needed to address the issue.As the Constituent Assembly deliberated on Article 13 of the Draft Constitution, which would later become Article 19 in the enacted Constitution, intense apprehensions were expressed on the proposed proviso to Article 13 listing restrictions to the freedom of speech and expression. These restrictions finally became Article 19(2). The exceptions under the same clause fell under four broad categories: 'libel, slander, defamation', 'contempt of court', 'offends against decency or morality' and 'undermines the security of or tends to overthrow the state'. The term 'public order' was added later by an amendment which is now known as the First Amendment. Jawaharlal Nehru was a staunch supporter of the First Amendment.The proposed restrictions were resisted on the ground that these sought to rein in free speech and are not seen in the American Constitution, which had tremendously inspired members of the Constituent Assembly. Dr. Ambedkar sought to douse the fire of concern by declaring, It is wrong to say that fundamental rights in America are absolute. The difference between the position under the American Constitution and the Draft Constitution is one of form and not of substance. That the fundamental rights in America are not absolute rights is beyond dispute. In support of every exception to the fundamental rights set out in the Draft Constitution, one can refer to at least one judgment of the United States Supreme Court.Q. In a civil action for defamation, truth is an absolute defence. The burden of proving the truth is on the defendant, and if this burden is not discharged, then the person making such statements is liable. Dinesh, the editor of a local daily, published a series of articles mentioning that Puru, a government servant, used to accept a bribe and have adopted corrupt and illegal means to mint money. Puru brought a civil suit against Dinesh. In the given facts and circumstances, which of the following derivations is correct?a)To escape the liability of civil defamation, Dinesh has to prove the allegations.b)Dinesh will not be liable, as being a media person, he has some immunity.c)If Dinesh fails to prove the allegation, he will be liable for civil defamation.d)Both A and CCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?.

Solutions for Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.Hate speech as defined by the 267th report of the Law Commission of India is an incitement to hatred primarily against a group of persons defined in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, and the like. To effectively curb hate speech, the Supreme Court requested the Law Commission of India to examine the issue. The 267th report of the Law Commission was of the clear opinion that new provisions in the IPC such as Section 153C (Prohibiting incitement to hatred) and Section 505A (Causing fear, alarm, or provocation of violence in certain cases) were needed to address the issue.As the Constituent Assembly deliberated on Article 13 of the Draft Constitution, which would later become Article 19 in the enacted Constitution, intense apprehensions were expressed on the proposed proviso to Article 13 listing restrictions to the freedom of speech and expression. These restrictions finally became Article 19(2). The exceptions under the same clause fell under four broad categories: 'libel, slander, defamation', 'contempt of court', 'offends against decency or morality' and 'undermines the security of or tends to overthrow the state'. The term 'public order' was added later by an amendment which is now known as the First Amendment. Jawaharlal Nehru was a staunch supporter of the First Amendment.The proposed restrictions were resisted on the ground that these sought to rein in free speech and are not seen in the American Constitution, which had tremendously inspired members of the Constituent Assembly. Dr. Ambedkar sought to douse the fire of concern by declaring, It is wrong to say that fundamental rights in America are absolute. The difference between the position under the American Constitution and the Draft Constitution is one of form and not of substance. That the fundamental rights in America are not absolute rights is beyond dispute. In support of every exception to the fundamental rights set out in the Draft Constitution, one can refer to at least one judgment of the United States Supreme Court.Q. In a civil action for defamation, truth is an absolute defence. The burden of proving the truth is on the defendant, and if this burden is not discharged, then the person making such statements is liable. Dinesh, the editor of a local daily, published a series of articles mentioning that Puru, a government servant, used to accept a bribe and have adopted corrupt and illegal means to mint money. Puru brought a civil suit against Dinesh. In the given facts and circumstances, which of the following derivations is correct?a)To escape the liability of civil defamation, Dinesh has to prove the allegations.b)Dinesh will not be liable, as being a media person, he has some immunity.c)If Dinesh fails to prove the allegation, he will be liable for civil defamation.d)Both A and CCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for CLAT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for CLAT Exam by signing up for free.

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These restrictions finally became Article 19(2). The exceptions under the same clause fell under four broad categories: 'libel, slander, defamation', 'contempt of court', 'offends against decency or morality' and 'undermines the security of or tends to overthrow the state'. The term 'public order' was added later by an amendment which is now known as the First Amendment. Jawaharlal Nehru was a staunch supporter of the First Amendment.The proposed restrictions were resisted on the ground that these sought to rein in free speech and are not seen in the American Constitution, which had tremendously inspired members of the Constituent Assembly. Dr. Ambedkar sought to douse the fire of concern by declaring, It is wrong to say that fundamental rights in America are absolute. The difference between the position under the American Constitution and the Draft Constitution is one of form and not of substance. That the fundamental rights in America are not absolute rights is beyond dispute. In support of every exception to the fundamental rights set out in the Draft Constitution, one can refer to at least one judgment of the United States Supreme Court.Q. In a civil action for defamation, truth is an absolute defence. The burden of proving the truth is on the defendant, and if this burden is not discharged, then the person making such statements is liable. Dinesh, the editor of a local daily, published a series of articles mentioning that Puru, a government servant, used to accept a bribe and have adopted corrupt and illegal means to mint money. Puru brought a civil suit against Dinesh. In the given facts and circumstances, which of the following derivations is correct?a)To escape the liability of civil defamation, Dinesh has to prove the allegations.b)Dinesh will not be liable, as being a media person, he has some immunity.c)If Dinesh fails to prove the allegation, he will be liable for civil defamation.d)Both A and CCorrect answer is option 'D'. 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The 267th report of the Law Commission was of the clear opinion that new provisions in the IPC such as Section 153C (Prohibiting incitement to hatred) and Section 505A (Causing fear, alarm, or provocation of violence in certain cases) were needed to address the issue.As the Constituent Assembly deliberated on Article 13 of the Draft Constitution, which would later become Article 19 in the enacted Constitution, intense apprehensions were expressed on the proposed proviso to Article 13 listing restrictions to the freedom of speech and expression. These restrictions finally became Article 19(2). The exceptions under the same clause fell under four broad categories: 'libel, slander, defamation', 'contempt of court', 'offends against decency or morality' and 'undermines the security of or tends to overthrow the state'. The term 'public order' was added later by an amendment which is now known as the First Amendment. Jawaharlal Nehru was a staunch supporter of the First Amendment.The proposed restrictions were resisted on the ground that these sought to rein in free speech and are not seen in the American Constitution, which had tremendously inspired members of the Constituent Assembly. Dr. Ambedkar sought to douse the fire of concern by declaring, It is wrong to say that fundamental rights in America are absolute. The difference between the position under the American Constitution and the Draft Constitution is one of form and not of substance. That the fundamental rights in America are not absolute rights is beyond dispute. In support of every exception to the fundamental rights set out in the Draft Constitution, one can refer to at least one judgment of the United States Supreme Court.Q. In a civil action for defamation, truth is an absolute defence. The burden of proving the truth is on the defendant, and if this burden is not discharged, then the person making such statements is liable. Dinesh, the editor of a local daily, published a series of articles mentioning that Puru, a government servant, used to accept a bribe and have adopted corrupt and illegal means to mint money. Puru brought a civil suit against Dinesh. In the given facts and circumstances, which of the following derivations is correct?a)To escape the liability of civil defamation, Dinesh has to prove the allegations.b)Dinesh will not be liable, as being a media person, he has some immunity.c)If Dinesh fails to prove the allegation, he will be liable for civil defamation.d)Both A and CCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.Hate speech as defined by the 267th report of the Law Commission of India is an incitement to hatred primarily against a group of persons defined in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, and the like. To effectively curb hate speech, the Supreme Court requested the Law Commission of India to examine the issue. The 267th report of the Law Commission was of the clear opinion that new provisions in the IPC such as Section 153C (Prohibiting incitement to hatred) and Section 505A (Causing fear, alarm, or provocation of violence in certain cases) were needed to address the issue.As the Constituent Assembly deliberated on Article 13 of the Draft Constitution, which would later become Article 19 in the enacted Constitution, intense apprehensions were expressed on the proposed proviso to Article 13 listing restrictions to the freedom of speech and expression. These restrictions finally became Article 19(2). The exceptions under the same clause fell under four broad categories: 'libel, slander, defamation', 'contempt of court', 'offends against decency or morality' and 'undermines the security of or tends to overthrow the state'. The term 'public order' was added later by an amendment which is now known as the First Amendment. Jawaharlal Nehru was a staunch supporter of the First Amendment.The proposed restrictions were resisted on the ground that these sought to rein in free speech and are not seen in the American Constitution, which had tremendously inspired members of the Constituent Assembly. Dr. Ambedkar sought to douse the fire of concern by declaring, It is wrong to say that fundamental rights in America are absolute. The difference between the position under the American Constitution and the Draft Constitution is one of form and not of substance. That the fundamental rights in America are not absolute rights is beyond dispute. In support of every exception to the fundamental rights set out in the Draft Constitution, one can refer to at least one judgment of the United States Supreme Court.Q. In a civil action for defamation, truth is an absolute defence. The burden of proving the truth is on the defendant, and if this burden is not discharged, then the person making such statements is liable. Dinesh, the editor of a local daily, published a series of articles mentioning that Puru, a government servant, used to accept a bribe and have adopted corrupt and illegal means to mint money. Puru brought a civil suit against Dinesh. In the given facts and circumstances, which of the following derivations is correct?a)To escape the liability of civil defamation, Dinesh has to prove the allegations.b)Dinesh will not be liable, as being a media person, he has some immunity.c)If Dinesh fails to prove the allegation, he will be liable for civil defamation.d)Both A and CCorrect answer is option 'D'. 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The 267th report of the Law Commission was of the clear opinion that new provisions in the IPC such as Section 153C (Prohibiting incitement to hatred) and Section 505A (Causing fear, alarm, or provocation of violence in certain cases) were needed to address the issue.As the Constituent Assembly deliberated on Article 13 of the Draft Constitution, which would later become Article 19 in the enacted Constitution, intense apprehensions were expressed on the proposed proviso to Article 13 listing restrictions to the freedom of speech and expression. These restrictions finally became Article 19(2). The exceptions under the same clause fell under four broad categories: 'libel, slander, defamation', 'contempt of court', 'offends against decency or morality' and 'undermines the security of or tends to overthrow the state'. The term 'public order' was added later by an amendment which is now known as the First Amendment. Jawaharlal Nehru was a staunch supporter of the First Amendment.The proposed restrictions were resisted on the ground that these sought to rein in free speech and are not seen in the American Constitution, which had tremendously inspired members of the Constituent Assembly. Dr. Ambedkar sought to douse the fire of concern by declaring, It is wrong to say that fundamental rights in America are absolute. The difference between the position under the American Constitution and the Draft Constitution is one of form and not of substance. That the fundamental rights in America are not absolute rights is beyond dispute. In support of every exception to the fundamental rights set out in the Draft Constitution, one can refer to at least one judgment of the United States Supreme Court.Q. In a civil action for defamation, truth is an absolute defence. The burden of proving the truth is on the defendant, and if this burden is not discharged, then the person making such statements is liable. Dinesh, the editor of a local daily, published a series of articles mentioning that Puru, a government servant, used to accept a bribe and have adopted corrupt and illegal means to mint money. Puru brought a civil suit against Dinesh. In the given facts and circumstances, which of the following derivations is correct?a)To escape the liability of civil defamation, Dinesh has to prove the allegations.b)Dinesh will not be liable, as being a media person, he has some immunity.c)If Dinesh fails to prove the allegation, he will be liable for civil defamation.d)Both A and CCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.Hate speech as defined by the 267th report of the Law Commission of India is an incitement to hatred primarily against a group of persons defined in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, and the like. To effectively curb hate speech, the Supreme Court requested the Law Commission of India to examine the issue. The 267th report of the Law Commission was of the clear opinion that new provisions in the IPC such as Section 153C (Prohibiting incitement to hatred) and Section 505A (Causing fear, alarm, or provocation of violence in certain cases) were needed to address the issue.As the Constituent Assembly deliberated on Article 13 of the Draft Constitution, which would later become Article 19 in the enacted Constitution, intense apprehensions were expressed on the proposed proviso to Article 13 listing restrictions to the freedom of speech and expression. These restrictions finally became Article 19(2). The exceptions under the same clause fell under four broad categories: 'libel, slander, defamation', 'contempt of court', 'offends against decency or morality' and 'undermines the security of or tends to overthrow the state'. The term 'public order' was added later by an amendment which is now known as the First Amendment. Jawaharlal Nehru was a staunch supporter of the First Amendment.The proposed restrictions were resisted on the ground that these sought to rein in free speech and are not seen in the American Constitution, which had tremendously inspired members of the Constituent Assembly. Dr. Ambedkar sought to douse the fire of concern by declaring, It is wrong to say that fundamental rights in America are absolute. The difference between the position under the American Constitution and the Draft Constitution is one of form and not of substance. That the fundamental rights in America are not absolute rights is beyond dispute. In support of every exception to the fundamental rights set out in the Draft Constitution, one can refer to at least one judgment of the United States Supreme Court.Q. In a civil action for defamation, truth is an absolute defence. The burden of proving the truth is on the defendant, and if this burden is not discharged, then the person making such statements is liable. Dinesh, the editor of a local daily, published a series of articles mentioning that Puru, a government servant, used to accept a bribe and have adopted corrupt and illegal means to mint money. Puru brought a civil suit against Dinesh. In the given facts and circumstances, which of the following derivations is correct?a)To escape the liability of civil defamation, Dinesh has to prove the allegations.b)Dinesh will not be liable, as being a media person, he has some immunity.c)If Dinesh fails to prove the allegation, he will be liable for civil defamation.d)Both A and CCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CLAT tests.