The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a petition of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee (SGPC) against Sardar jokes.
The SGPC had approached the court citing gravity of the issue involved, how it affects the children and makes them insecure and kind of impression and stereotyping of the community it creates.
The SGPC wants the apex court to frame guidelines.
The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSCMC) has already filed a petition in this regard, which is being heard by the court.
The court will hear this matter on April 5.
Earlier, the Supreme Court sought suggestions of the DSGMC within 'judicial dynamics' to put a ban on jokes on Sikhs.
The apex court bench was hearing a plea for a ban on websites hosting Sardar jokes, thereby promoting enmity among various sections of society.
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