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FIR against Noida woman transferred to Delhi
The Hindu··1 Aug
Delhi Police said on July 31 that a Zero FIR registered in Noida against Ruchika Singh for alleged abusive remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the July 23 Jantar Mantar protest was transferred to Parliament Street station. UP police booked her under BNS insult and defamation sections. CJP called it misuse of machinery as harassment of women protesters continued.
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What It Means For You
- Women who spoke at Jantar Mantar protests may face FIRs transferred across states as the Ruchika Singh case moves from Noida to Delhi Police Special Cell jurisdiction.
- Online critics of government policy should know abusive language complaints can lead to BNS sections on insult, public mischief and defamation even after protests end.
- Protesters concerned about doxxing can note digital rights experts say Indian law lacks a specific definition for publishing personal information to harass women online.
What's Happening
- Delhi Police said on July 31 a Zero FIR registered in Noida against Ruchika Singh for alleged abusive remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi was transferred to Parliament Street station.
- Uttar Pradesh police registered the case on July 30 under BNS sections on intentional insult, public mischief and defamation based on a Ghaziabad lawyer's complaint.
- CJP spokesperson Saurav Das called the action misuse of criminal machinery; harassment and doxxing of women protesters continued on social media after the Jantar Mantar stir ended July 25.
A Zero FIR Moves To Parliament Street
- Singh is a Noida resident whose remarks at the CJP led protest triggered the complaint alleging insult to the dignity of a constitutional office.
- BJP social media figures and accounts shared videos of other women protesters seeking similar FIRs, while some posts circulated phone numbers and addresses.
- Digital rights expert Aparajita Bharti said doxxing sits in a legal grey area though sexual threats remain actionable and platforms can be asked to remove content.
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