Perversion of freedom of expression as a hate speech on social media: Condition and solution

Abstract

Every living being has a natural tendency to communicate and express his or her feeling and emotions in any way. Humans also have that kind of tendency that’s why he created many ways of communication and expression. After the invention of Information Technology communication and expression got more easy and convenient. Social media is a part of IT and it gives maximum opportunity to every member of the platform to express his or her feelings and on the other hand, it has easy accessibility to everyone. On one hand, it is a boon for communication and expression but on the other hand, it is a curse that creates violence and other evils in the whole world.Present writing, firstly, clears the terminology related to the heading and presents an actual picture of the situation in India through various data. This writing analyzes various legal provisions about hate speech on social media around the world along with India. In the end, the article recommends some legal and behavioral provisions to control hate speech on social media and to make society a better place to live.