Supreme Court defers Sarma video case
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Feb 16, 2026 · Last updated Feb 16, 2026
This event has minimal direct impact on financial markets as it primarily concerns political and legal proceedings. However, it highlights political instability and potential social unrest in Assam, which could indirectly affect investor confidence in regional businesses.
The India — Supreme Court of India refused to entertain petitions seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a viral video. The video, shared by the India — Bharatiya Janata Party's Assam unit, purportedly showed Himanta Biswa Sarma taking aim and firing a rifle at members of a particular community, sparking widespread outrage and political condemnation. The India — Bharatiya Janata Party later deleted the post. The India — Supreme Court of India directed the petitioners, including leaders from the India — Communist Party of India (Marxist) and India — Communist Party of India, to approach the India — Gauhati High Court, emphasizing the importance of respecting the authority of high courts and expediting the hearing there. Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi argued that Himanta Biswa Sarma is a 'habitual and repeat offender'. The India — Indian National Congress also criticized the video, calling it a 'call to mass violence and genocide'.
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