Rishieka Ray, OP Jindal Global University
ABSTRACT
Blasphemy laws have always been the centre of attention and has been one of the most critical issues in both India and Pakistan. This paper seeks to examine the colonial setting and the evolution of laws related to offences against religion and its impact on religious communities. The Indian Penal Code was first framed during the British Raj and Chapter XV has witnessed gradual amendments since the independence of both these nations. The focus of this paper has been on the so-called balance between Offensive Publication and Free Speech and sheds light on the notion of secularity in these nations. This research of based on a range of legal, statutory, constitutional, and political issues that have been the centre of debate since time immemorial.
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