Polysemic Hierarchies of Hate Speech:On the Emergence a Majoritarian Legal Hermeneutics in India

Key Points

• The emergence of majoritarian legal hermeneutics influences how hate speech is interpreted.
• Changes in jurisdiction may shape the boundaries of freedom of speech laws across the country.
• The impact of legal frameworks on censorship demonstrates ongoing tensions in modern India.
• Understanding these hierarchies reveals how interpretations of hate speech influence social discourse.