Hate Speech can be simply defined as any speech, behavior, writing, or display that may provoke violence or unfavorable action against or by a protected individual or group, or that disparages or threatens a protected individual or group. Speech that disparages an individual or group based on characteristics like gender, ethnicity, religion, race, handicap, or sexual orientation broadly covers the contours of hate speech. Simultaneously, with significant advancements in technology, the use of the Internet is expanding as well. The internet has arguably been the most significant communication-related invention in human history as it is, the most influential breeding ground for the spread of hate speech all over the world and Indian society is no exception. The article discusses the impact of online hate speech while scrutinising the efficiency of current laws to restrain the erecting rise of online hate speech crimes in the country. This article, provides an elucidation of the IT guidelines, imperative to regulate online hate speech crimes along with the recommendations and suggestions put forth by the Supreme Court of India and distinctive expert committees which still remain shunned. At last, this article emphasis on the need of having a robust legal framework catering to the modern forms of hate speech.