Paper presentations by the Sectoral Policy Group (SPG) on Social Affairs

The papers examine the entire gamut of issues concerning hate speech in India: the legal and constitutional framework and context; misrepresentation of the past; use of divisive narratives for ‘othering’ of religious minorities (primarily Muslims and Christians), Dalits, Adivasis and communities from Northeast India; role of police, civil administration and media; the way forward to curb hate speech.

Opening remarks: Suhas Borker, Convener, SPG-Social Affairs

Papers presented by Justice (Retd) Madan B. Lokur; Prof. S. Irfan Habib; Dr Meeran C. Borwankar; Prof. Apoorvanand; Shri S. N Sahu; Shri Jafar Alam; Prof. Y. S. Alone and Dr Mercy Vungthianmuang.

The paper of Prof Jagdeep S. Chhokar shall be presented posthumously.

Chair: Justice Dr. S. Muralidhar, former Chief Justice, Orissa High Court

(Organised by the IIC’s Sectoral Policy Group on Social Affairs)