Recently, the Supreme court made the observation while hearing a contempt petition against various state authorities for failing to register FIRs against those making hate speeches Hon'ble Court said that the moment politicians stop using religion, such speeches will stop. 

The bench comprising Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna stated that, “The moment politics and religion are segregated, this will end. When politicians stop using religion, all this will stop,”

The bench also referred to speeches of former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, saying people from remote areas and nook and corner used to gather to hear them.

“Now fringe elements from all sides making the statements,” Justice Nagarathna lamented. Justice Joseph further said that fringe elements make statements that harm the dignity of individuals.

They are saying things which are denigrating and most important thing is dignity which is demolished on a regular basis by statements like ‘go to Pakistan’. They chose this country. They are like your brothers and sisters. Remember our school oath. We are from the old generation. This cannot be allowed to go to that level,” Justice Joseph said.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, meanwhile, pointed out a derogatory speech made in Kerala by a man against a particular community and questioned that petitioner Shaheen Abdullah has selectively pointed out the incidents of hate speeches in the country.