Supreme Court Refuses Additional Hate Speech Directions, Cites Existing Laws

The Supreme Court declined to issue new guidelines to curb hate speech, stating that current legislative frameworks are sufficient.

The bench dismissed several petitions, ruling that creating criminal offenses is strictly a legislative function.

The Court clarified that the legal field is not "unoccupied," and the primary issue remains implementation rather than a lack of law. The Bench highlighted that under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), citizens have effective remedies if police fail to register FIRs.

While acknowledging that hate speech impacts constitutional order, the Court maintained it cannot compel Parliament to legislate new criminal provisions.

[Qurban Ali v. UOI & Ors.]