Cow Vigilantism: CJI says 'general' directions in 2018 hate crime judgment may be 'unmanageable' - The Hindu
The Chief Justice of India has observed that the Supreme Court’s 2018 judgment on hate crimes, which laid down broad preventive and remedial guidelines, may require reconsideration in practical implementation. The court noted that issuing general directions in every case might not always be workable and that authorities often need to act depending on specific facts and circumstances. The 2018 ruling had directed states to appoint nodal officers, set up fast-track courts, and take strict steps to prevent mob violence and lynching. However, concerns were raised about whether such wide-ranging instructions can be uniformly applied across different situations. The bench suggested that while protecting citizens from hate crimes remains essential, responses may need to be tailored case by case. The discussion highlights ongoing judicial efforts to balance strong preventive measures with realistic enforcement at the state level.
The Key points
- Supreme Court reviewed implementation of 2018 hate crime guidelines.
- Chief Justice said general directions may be difficult to manage.
- Case-specific action may be more practical in some situations.
- 2018 ruling focused on preventing mob lynching and hate violence.
- States were told to appoint nodal officers.
- Fast-track courts were recommended for speedy trials.
- Preventive and remedial measures were mandated earlier.
- Bench emphasized need for effective law enforcement.
- Uniform application of guidelines raised concerns.
- Court aims to balance citizen protection with practical governance.
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