SC scraps petitions against Modi for hate speech
“We cannot issue such directives under Article 32 (writ jurisdiction). The petitions stand dismissed.” With this conclusion, a bench of the Supreme Court, comprising Justices Vikram Nath and SC Sharma, on Tuesday, May 14, dismissed two petitions related to alleged hate speeches by key political figures, notably Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), amid the ongoing 2024 general elections.
Despite urgent pleas for an expedited hearing, the bench advised the petitioners to exhaust administrative avenues before seeking judicial intervention, thus affirming the court’s commitment to legal protocols.
This decisive response underscored the significance of procedural fairness and adherence to established legal pathways in matters of electoral integrity and political discourse. By upholding the principle of exhausting administrative remedies, the court reaffirmed its dedication to due process and the rule of law.
The judgment acknowledged the gravity of the allegations but, at the same time, underscored the judiciary’s commitment to systematic and orderly legal recourse, even in cases of public significance, ensuring equitable access to justice and upholding the integrity of the legal system.
