The Supreme Court of India, on July 15, heard a petition that highlights the rising hate speech against Christians, especially vigilante violence during Christian festivals. Commonly known as the “Violence Petition,” the petition originated in 2022 due to rising localized intimidation and a systemic, multi-year escalation of targeted hostility against the Christian minority. The petition underlines the urgent need for judicial and law enforcement interventions to protect fundamental constitutional rights of the minority Christians in India to practice their faith. The plea was filed by Archbishop of Bangalore Diocese Dr.