CJI Suryakant Halts Sibal on BJP CMs' Hate Speech, Petition Withdrawn

• Supreme Court refused to hear a petition targeting specific Chief Ministers for hate speech, calling it 'selective'.
• CJI Suryakant emphasized that constitutional protection requires changing the mindset of all political parties, not just targeting individuals.
• The court acknowledged the 'toxic environment' and the need to address hate speech comprehensively, including social media's role.
• Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi stressed that speeches stem from thought, and mere guidelines are insufficient without addressing underlying unconstitutional values.
• Kapil Sibal will amend the petition to make it a constitutional lesson for all political parties, rather than against specific individuals.