Supreme Court strict on hate speech case, said- file a case even if there is no complaint

Supreme Court On Hate Speech: The Supreme Court has extended the scope of its 2022 order beyond three states. The court on Friday (April 28) directed all states and union territories to register cases against those making hate speeches, even if no complaint is made.

A bench of Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagaratna termed hate speeches as “serious offenses which can harm the religious fabric of the country”. Will be effective. Also warned that any delay in registering the case would be considered as contempt of court.

Instructions were given to the first three states

The top court had earlier directed Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Uttarakhand to take strict action against those giving hate speeches. The court had then said, “Where have we reached in the name of religion?” The bench then said on Friday, “Judges are apolitical and do not think of the first side or the other and have only There is only one thing – the Constitution of India.

Delay on the part of administration will be contempt of court

The apex court warned that delay on the part of the administration in taking action on this very serious matter would be considered as contempt of court. The apex court’s order came on a plea by journalist Shaheen Abdullah who had earlier sought a direction to Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand to register cases against those making hate speeches. Abdullah again filed a petition requesting the apex court’s October 21, 2022 order to be implemented in all states and union territories.

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