Hate speech cases refer to legal actions or instances where individuals are charged or prosecuted for using language or expressions that incite violence, discrimination, or hostility towards a particular group based on attributes such as race, religion, ethnicity, gender, etc.
Related terms
Defamation: The act of making false statements about someone with the intention of harming their reputation.
Freedom of Speech: The constitutional right that protects individuals' ability to express their opinions without government interference (subject to certain limitations).
Incitement: Encouraging or provoking others to commit illegal acts through one's words or actions.