On Thursday, the Supreme Court made it known that it had issued a number of orders concerning hate speech in programmes. Although it was decided to look into a petition against the alleged hate speech in Mumbai on February 5, nothing is being done as of yet.
Before a bench presided over by Justice KM Joseph, a lawyer raised the issue and asked for an expedited hearing. The bench, consisting of Justices Anirudha Bose and Harishi Cash Roy, announced that it would consult Chief Justice DY Chandrachur and, after his approval the matter will be put to a further hearing on Friday.
The bench reportedly rebuked the attorney verbally: “You ask us to feel ashamed after receiving repeated directives,” according to media reports. Numerous orders were passed, yet nothing was done. It shouldn’t be necessary to request directions from the Supreme Court in response to an occurrence.
The bench told the lawyer, “We are with you on this, but understand that the Supreme Court cannot be mobilized every time.”
The attorney demanded that the case be heard right away, citing a purported hate speech protest in Mumbai.
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