The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea seeking action against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over his alleged ‘Miya’ remarks, calling direct petitions before elections a “disturbing trend.” The Court directed petitioners to approach the Guwahati High Court instead.
Today, On 16th February, The Supreme Court refused to entertain petitions seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a viral ‘shooting’ video. It also asked the Gauhati High Court Chief Justice to prioritise the case for an early hearing.
A new writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court under Article 32 seeking urgent intervention against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a series of alleged hate speeches targeting a minority community in the State.
Today, On 10th February, The Supreme Court said political disputes frequently reach its halls while examining a plea alleging hate speech by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. CJI Surya Kant remarked elections are often fought in Court while noting the issue.
Today, On 5th February, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind told the Supreme Court that Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s January 27 ‘Miyan voters’ remark amounts to an aggravated form of hate speech, violating constitutional values of equality, fraternity, and secularism, demanding urgent judicial scrutiny.
On Monday( 15th July),Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that only eight people have applied for citizenship under the CAA in the state, with only two attending interviews. The CAA, implemented on March 11, fast-tracks citizenship for undocumented non-Muslim migrants from neighboring countries who arrived before December 31, 2014.
