Gauhati High Court Issues Notice to Assam CM Over Alleged Hate Speech Remarks

The Gauhati High Court issued notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the State government, and the Director General of Police in a PIL alleging hate speech and provocative remarks against a minority community.

The petition claims that such statements could incite people and disturb public order, seeking directions to restrain similar remarks in the future.

Taking note of the seriousness of the allegations, the Court has sought responses from the concerned authorities.

The matter highlights judicial scrutiny over political speech and its potential impact on communal harmony and rule of law.