Supreme Court Rejects Petition for Action Against Brahmin Hate Speech

“We don't want hate speech against any community in the country. It depends on education, intellectual development, tolerance, and patience. Once everyone follows the fraternity, automatically there will be no hate speech,” Justice Nagarathna said.

The petitioner, Mahalingam Balaji, appearing in person, sought permission to withdraw the plea, which the court allowed.

“The petitioner, who has appeared in person, has sought permission to withdraw this petition. His submission is placed on record. The writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn,” the court said.

During the hearing, the bench questioned the need to seek protection for a specific community alone and observed that instances of alleged hate speech could be raised before appropriate forums. When the petitioner referred to criticism of the judiciary on social media, the court said it was not concerned with false attacks on the institution.

The plea had sought directions to the Centre and states to recognise hate speech against Brahmins as caste-based discrimination and take legal action, along with a probe into alleged campaigns promoting such content.

It also sought the constitution of a commission to examine historical incidents and measures for rehabilitation, and disqualification of public officials found engaging in caste-based hate speech.

The matter ended with the petition being dismissed as withdrawn.