Delhi court notice to Assam CM on Harsh Mander’s plea over alleged ‘hate speech’
A Delhi court has issued a notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding a plea by activist Harsh Mander over alleged hate speech. Mander is seeking the registration of a first information report against Sarma for his remarks made during an election campaign in January. The court has scheduled a hearing for July 15 to address the matter.
- ▪Harsh Mander filed a plea seeking an FIR against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for alleged hate speech.
- ▪The court's notice was issued by additional sessions judge Sonu Agnihotri.
- ▪Mander's plea challenges a previous magistrate's order that dismissed his application due to territorial jurisdiction issues.
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Delhi court notice to Assam CM on Harsh Mander’s plea over alleged ‘hate speech’Mander sought registration of a case against Sarma over his alleged “inflammatory speeches” pertaining to the SIR in the state during an election campaign on Jan 27 in Tinsukia district in AssamPublished on: May 27, 2026 1:15 PM ISTBy Arnabjit SurShare viaCopy link A Delhi court on Tuesday issued notice to Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Delhi Police in a plea filed by human rights activist Harsh Mander, seeking a first information report (FIR) against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader for alleged hate speech during an election campaign in Assam.The court has listed the matter for hearing on July 15.
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