Tablighi Jamaat Case: ‘Freedom of Speech Most Abused Freedom in Recent Times’, Remarks SC

New Delhi: Freedom of speech is the most abused freedom in recent times, remarked Chief Justice of India on Thursday.

CJI SA Bobde passed the remarks while hearing a bunch of petitions, alleging demonisation of Muslims by a section of media through the manner of their reporting on the Tablighi Jamaat issue.

Responding, the bench, led by the CJI, said that everyone is entitled to say what they feel and believe.

“Like you are entitled to say a lot of things, they are too. We must also tell you that freedom of speech is the most abused freedom in recent times,” added Justice Bobde.

The court also asked the government to bring on record all relevant statutes with regard to regulating the TV channels.

The case will be heard next after two weeks.