Supreme Court on pleas against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma: Problem is often elections are fought only in court

The Supreme Court observed that political contests frequently occur in courts during election periods. This statement came as a three-member bench heard petitions against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for alleged hate speech. Petitioners cited controversial remarks and a video, urging the court to restrain constitutional post holders from making divisive comments.