CJI Gavai Today (Aug 4) permitted withdrawal of a plea against MNS chief Raj Thackeray for alleged hate speech targeting North Indians. Petitioner got liberty to approach the Bombay High Court.
The Supreme Court Today (July 25) declined to hear a plea seeking a criminal case against MNS chief Raj Thackeray for hate speeches targeting Hindi speakers. The petitioner has been allowed to approach the High Court instead.
Today, On 19th July, A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court against MNS chief Raj Thackeray, accusing him of inciting violence and spreading hatred against Hindi-speaking people amid the ongoing Marathi vs Hindi language controversy in Maharashtra.
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking action against Raj Thackeray and the de-recognition of his party, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). The plea alleges that his hate speech led to violent attacks on Hindi-speaking people. Incidents were reported in areas like Powai and Versova. The petitioner has urged the Court to take strict action against such divisive acts.
