Register hate speech cases immediately: SC to UP

October 21, 2022 18:05

Calling hate speeches a "very serious issue", the Supreme Court on Friday directed Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments to promptly register criminal cases against the accused without waiting for a complaint to be filed.

It warned any delay on the part of the administration will invite the court's contempt.

A bench of Justices KM Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy also issued notices to the two state governments on a petition filed by a man named Shaheen Abdullah.

It said action should be taken against those making hate speeches irrespective of their religion to preserve the secular fabric of the nation. -- PTI

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