(DRAFT) ATTACK ON CHRISTIAN

A Supreme Court bench of Justices Chandrachud and Bopanna today in a plea filed by Most Revered Dr.Peter Machado stating that there is "targeted hate speech" against the Christian community and attacks at their places of worship.

Appearing for the petitioner, Colin Gonsalve, Sr. Adv, argued that

The Senior Advocate, mentioned the plea during the vacations, he alleged that in May, 2022, there were 57 cases of violence and more attacks are anticipated. The court, had remarked, that it is unfortunate if what Gonsalve is saying is right, the court however refused to hear the matter during vacations and posted it for hearing today.

The plea, has been filed by Archbishop Of Bangalore Diocese Dr. Peter Machado along with the National Solidarity Forum, the Evangelical Fellowship of India. The plea alleged that there is a sinister phenomena of violence and "targeted hate speech" against the Christian community of the country by vigilante groups and members of right-wing organisations.

It further alleges that there is failure by the central and state governments and other state authorities in taking immediate and necessary actions against groups that have caused widespread violence and hate speech against the Christian community, including attacks at their places of worship and other institutions run by them.

Case title: Most Revered Dr. Peter Machado Vs Union of India