The Supreme Court of India has refused to hold an urgent hearing on a petition seeking the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Udhayanidhi Stalin for his comments on Sanatana Dharma. The decision was made despite the petitioner’s request for an immediate investigation.
#BREAKING #SupremeCourtofIndia REFUSES urgent hearing of a petition filed seeking registration of FIR against #UdhayanidhiStalin for his comments on #SanatanaDharma pic.twitter.com/v99J9idsk0
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In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has refused an urgent hearing of a petition seeking the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Udhayanidhi Stalin, an Indian politician, for his comments on Sanatana Dharma. The petition was filed by an unidentified individual who alleged that Stalin’s remarks had hurt religious sentiments.
Sanatana Dharma, often referred to as Hinduism, is the oldest known religion in the world and holds significant cultural and spiritual importance for millions of people in India. Udhayanidhi Stalin, a member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, reportedly made comments that were deemed offensive towards this religious faith.
The Supreme Court’s decision to refuse an urgent hearing suggests that they do not consider the matter to be of immediate concern or requiring immediate action. It is important to note that this decision does not imply any endorsement or approval of Stalin’s comments, but rather indicates that the court does not see it as a matter that requires immediate judicial intervention.
The refusal of the Supreme Court to entertain the petition has sparked mixed reactions among the public. While some argue that free speech should be protected, others believe that religious sentiments should not be hurt in any way. The issue has also ignited debates on the balance between freedom of expression and respect for religious beliefs.
It remains to be seen whether the petitioner will pursue the matter further through other legal avenues or if it will fade away as another episode in the ongoing discourse surrounding freedom of speech and religion in India..
#BREAKING #SupremeCourtofIndia REFUSES urgent hearing of a petition filed seeking registration of FIR against #UdhayanidhiStalin for his comments on #SanatanaDharma pic.twitter.com/v99J9idsk0
— LawBeat (@LawBeatInd) September 15, 2023