Background: The Allahabad High Court recently heard a petition filed by a social activist, seeking directions to the police to register an FIR against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in connection with a hate speech case. Parties: The petition was filed by the social activist, while the respondents included the State of Uttar Pradesh and Adityanath. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the police had erred in not registering an FIR against Adityanath and whether the speech was a hate speech. Court observations: The Allahabad High Court dismissed the plea, observing that the speech was not a hate speech and that the police had not erred in not registering an FIR. The court noted that the speech was a political speech and that it did not promote enmity between different groups. Significance: The order is significant as it will have implications for the freedom of speech and expression. The dismissal of the plea will also have implications for the rule of law and the administration of justice in the country. The case highlights the importance of ensuring that the rights of individuals are protected and that the police do not abuse their powers.