Calls to impose harsh prison sentences for verbal crimen injuria are often premised on the need to deter such behaviour.
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Past cases indicate that verbal crimen injuria is not that serious. But a landmark sentence in South Africa has changed that.
Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most influential personalities in history, celebrated for his advocacy of non-violent resistance. But his dark side is now receiving increased attention.
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