CJI Suryakant's Urgent Call for Singhvi in Himanta Biswa Sarma Case

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News18•16-02-2026, 14:00
CJI Suryakant's Urgent Call for Singhvi in Himanta Biswa Sarma Case
- •Supreme Court heard petitions against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding alleged communal speeches and a controversial animated video.
- •Petitioners demand an FIR against Sarma for alleged hate speeches and a social media post showing him firing a gun at two Muslim men in an animated video, which was later deleted.
- •Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested an adjournment, citing new factual developments and senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi's unavailability.
- •CJI Suryakant rejected the adjournment, stating, "Call him," indicating the court's urgency to hear the sensitive matter without delay.
- •The case raises questions about freedom of expression, hate speech, and the responsibility of constitutional post holders, with the Supreme Court to decide on directing an FIR.
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