Hate speech versus free speech: SC defers hearing in Sudarshan News case to Oct 5

The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred hearing on a petition seeking ban on Sudarshan News’ controversial programme ‘UPSC Jihad’ after the Centre said it has issued a show cause notice to the TV channel.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a Bench led by Justice DY Chandrachud that in excercise of power conferred upon it under the Cable TV Network (Regulation) Act, 1995, the Central Government has issued a show cause notice to Sudarshan News today.