The Gauhati High Court has issued notice to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over multiple petitions alleging repeated hate speeches against the Muslim community, with the Division Bench seeking responses from him, the Centre, and the Assam government.
Today, On 17th February, The Supreme Court declined to entertain another plea seeking fresh rules for regulating public speeches by constitutional authorities, noting its reluctance to repeatedly revisit issues already settled in earlier judgments. It said speech begins in thought, urging discipline.
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and senior advocate Haresh Jagtiani have approached the Bombay High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Centre’s Sahyog Portal. They argue that the portal enables arbitrary online content takedowns without notice or hearing, violating free speech and Supreme Court safeguards.
The Delhi High Court strongly criticised Newslaundry journalist Manisha Pande for using the word “shit” while commenting on TV Today Network’s content, calling it gross and indecent. The Court warned that such language could invite serious observations and orders that may severely affect her professional career.