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April 29, 2026

India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that existing laws are sufficient to punish hate speech and rumour-mongering, rejecting pleas for new offences. The bench stressed that the real issue lies in enforcement failures, directing police to act promptly and courts to ensure proper legal compliance.