#WhatTheFAQ: Why did Supreme Court crack down on media with regard to hate speech?

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Hate speech on TV

Court cited the UPSC Jihad campaign by Sudarshan News TV and Corona jihad campaign

Violation of norms

Thousands of complaints against channels have been received in the past year

News Broadcasters Association said action has been taken

Not limited to TV

Justice Nagarathna ruled that public functionaries need to be more responsible in their speech