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CJP responds to Delhi Police notice against X posts
Times of India··29 Jul
Delhi Police has asked social media platform X to remove posts allegedly containing derogatory content about constitutional authorities, seeking the account holder's details and a certificate under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. The Cockroach Janta Party said citizens have every right to demand answers and accountability from elected representatives, calling the notice a chilling message on public scrutiny.
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What It Means For You
- Social media users posting political criticism should know authorities can seek personal account details from platforms when content is flagged as derogatory toward officials.
- Anyone following the aftermath of the July 20 Chalo Sansad march gets a clearer picture of how online speech tied to the protests is being pursued.
- Citizens interested in digital rights can track this case as a live example of how free expression and public order claims are being weighed.
What's Happening
- Delhi Police asked X to remove posts called derogatory toward constitutional authorities and sought the account holder's identity and login details.
- The Cockroach Janta Party said the notice sends a message that questioning elected representatives is being treated as a criminal act.
- The notice follows earlier ones tied to the July 20 Chalo Sansad march, after which posts criticising the Prime Minister were removed.
A Notice Rooted In A Bigger Standoff
- The Supreme Court is separately hearing pleas on alleged police excesses during the Jantar Mantar protests, while barring coercive action on peaceful protesters.
- The CJP's protest movement had already forced Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation before this notice was issued.
- Delhi Police's monitoring teams have been scanning platforms for objectionable content since the protests began, issuing notices whenever flagged posts surface.
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