Justice Oka addressed the prevalent issue of hate speech in India, which often targets religious minorities and oppressed communities, aiming to provoke societal division. He emphasized the need for public awareness and education to reduce such speech, while safeguarding free speech rights. Oka advocated for the right to dissent and protest as essential democratic principles.
A Chennai court declared illegal for apartment associations to impose fines or restrictions on pet owners, ruling in favor of 78-year-old Manorama Hiteshi, a dog owner affected by such by-laws. The court emphasized that penalizing pet owners violates their rights, urging cooperation to address issues like pet waste. The judgment highlighted the legal and ethical dangers of forcing pet abandonment, which could increase stray animal risks. Activists praised the ruling, calling for humane solutions in residential communities.
A Punjab social activist’s petition seeks Supreme Court intervention to lift restrictions on farmers’ protests blocking national highways, including the Shambhu border. The blockade poses national security risks and hinders emergency services. Farmers demand legalization of Minimum Support Price. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case, highlighting ongoing tensions.
A petition in Kerala High Court seeks to restrict non-Hindus from entering Hindu temples, citing concerns over filming, particularly the Malayalam movie Vishesham. Petitioners argue such activities disrupt the temples’ sanctity and demand regulations against commercial filming and entry of intoxicated individuals, emphasizing the need to uphold religious dignity.
