TN govt gives nod for hate speech case against Annamalai

The Tamil Nadu government has granted permission to prosecute BJP state president K Annamalai for his hate speech against a Christian Missionary NGO. The government order states that Annamalai’s remarks were offensive to a particular religion and society, and fell under the definition of ‘Hate Speech’. The state public prosecutor recommended prosecution for offences punishable under Section 153-A (intention to cause riot) and 505 (promoting enmity) of the Indian Penal Code. The government has accepted the recommendation, citing the intention to promote disharmony and enmity between different religious groups.