The petition contends that the video spreads a “grossly false narrative” and targets a specific religious community, potentially inciting communal tension ahead of the upcoming state elections. Advocate Pasha emphasized that such content not only misrepresents demographic realities but also threatens the social harmony of Assam by sowing fear and division among communities. He urged the court to intervene promptly to prevent further circulation of the material.
The Supreme Court, while issuing notices, indicated the seriousness of the matter, noting that social media platforms have a responsibility to monitor and remove content that could incite hatred or violence. The bench sought a detailed response from X on the steps it has taken to curb the spread of such videos and whether any internal mechanisms were triggered after the post went viral.
The notice to the Centre and Assam government seeks clarification on the regulatory framework in place to prevent the dissemination of communal content during sensitive election periods. The court is expected to examine whether authorities failed in their duty to act against potentially inflammatory content and whether law enforcement agencies need to take preventive measures to maintain public order.
Election experts and legal analysts have pointed out that the timing of the video, coming just weeks before polling, raises concerns about its potential to influence voter perception along communal lines. The case could set an important precedent regarding the accountability of political entities and social media platforms for content that threatens communal peace.
The Supreme Court has directed all parties to file their responses within a specified timeframe, after which further hearings will be scheduled to determine the next course of action. Meanwhile, the petitioner has requested the court to consider urgent measures to block the video and prevent its further spread until the matter is resolved.
