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Zero FIR on Noida woman transferred to Delhi Police
The Hindu··31 Jul
A Zero FIR registered in Noida against a woman over alleged objectionable slogans targeting PM Modi during the July 23 CJP protest at Jantar Mantar was transferred to Delhi Police on July 31. The July 29 complaint cited abusive language during the NEET demonstration. Delhi Police will examine the case under BNS insult and public mischief at Parliament Street station.
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What It Means For You
- Protesters at Jantar Mantar should know Delhi Police will examine a Zero FIR transferred from Noida over alleged abusive slogans against the Prime Minister on July 23.
- Women who spoke at CJP demonstrations may follow whether police act after the Delhi government pledged amnesty for protesters without criminal antecedents.
- Anyone facing criminal cases over protest speech can note charges include BNS sections on insult, public mischief and criminal defamation.
What's Happening
- A Zero FIR registered in Noida against a woman over alleged objectionable slogans targeting PM Modi during the July 23 CJP protest was transferred to Delhi Police on July 31.
- The FIR was filed on July 29 alleging abusive language during the NEET paper leak demonstration at Jantar Mantar lowered the dignity of the Prime Minister's office.
- Delhi Police said they will examine the FIR, seek legal opinion and conduct investigation at Parliament Street station after receiving the transferred copy.
July 23 Jantar Mantar Slogans
- The case was registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections on intentional insult, public mischief and criminal defamation as a Zero FIR.
- Complaints said the remarks could create enmity and disturb public peace during the month long CJP protest that ended after government assurances.
- Rahul Gandhi and CJP spokesperson Saurav Das separately criticised use of criminal machinery against protesters over objectionable language.
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