CJP protest fallout: Noida woman booked over 'objectionable' remarks against PM Modi
Noida Police have registered a zero FIR against a 25-year-old woman for allegedly using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest in Delhi. The case has been transferred to the Delhi Police for further investigation.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal consequences of public speech and the application of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita regarding defamation and public mischief.
NOIDA: Noida Police have registered a zero FIR against a 25-year-old woman for allegedly using objectionable language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.The action was taken following a complaint by Supreme Court advocate Smriti Singh.According to police, the accused has been identified as Ruchika Singh, a resident of Lotus Zing society in Sector 150, Noida.Smriti Singh told TOI that she received several videos purportedly showing the accused using abusive language against the Prime Minister.“I checked her social media accounts and talked to some of her friends and received details of her. I learnt that she is working in a salon and owns a house in Noida.
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