Hate Speech on Supreme Court strict again on Friday Attitude has been shown. The apex court has directed all the states and union territories to ensure that whenever any hate speech is made by anyone, they take suo motu cognizance and take action by registering FIRs without any complaint.
The Supreme Court in its 2022 extending the scope of an order beyond three states, on Friday directed all states and union territories to register cases against those making hate speeches, even if there is no complaint Have been done A bench of Justice KM Joseph and Justice BV Nagaratna termed hate speeches as “serious offenses which can damage the religious fabric of the country”. 64 ORDER OF OCTOBER, 2022 EFFECTIVE FOR ALL AREAS It is stated on behalf of the bench that his 12 October, order will be effective for all areas. He warned that any delay in registering the case would be considered as contempt of court. The top court had earlier directed Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Uttarakhand to take strict action against those giving hate speeches. Then the court had said, “Where have we reached in the name of religion?”
There is only one thing in mind – Constitution of India The bench on Friday said that judges are apolitical and do not think about the first party or the other and have only one thing in mind – India’s Constitution.” The apex court warned that delay on the part of the administration in taking action on this very serious matter would amount to contempt of court. The top 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 appealed to the Apex Court 12 Re-petition requesting to implement the order of October, in all the States and Union Territories Entered.
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