Ladakh Police file zero FIR against influencer over alleged anti-Amit Shah Facebook video
Ladakh Police have registered a 'zero FIR' against an influencer for a video allegedly containing offensive remarks about Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The case has been transferred to Karnataka for further investigation.
Why it matters
It illustrates the use of 'zero FIR' legal mechanisms in India to address cross-jurisdictional social media content and political speech.
NEW DELHI: Ladakh Police on Saturday registered a zero FIR against social media influencer Yogesh Parmar over the circulation of a Facebook video that allegedly contains objectionable remarks targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and transferred the case to Karnataka for further investigation, officials said.The FIR was lodged at Leh police station after a written complaint alleged that a Facebook video shared through a link contained remarks that were “highly objectionable, hateful and offensive” against the home minister.The case has been registered under Sections 197(1)(d) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) relating to acts against national integration, 352 for insult intended to provoke a breach of peace, and 353(1) for public mischief, officials said.The offences carry punishments ranging from two to three years of imprisonment, along with a fine, or both, depending on the specific provision.According to the…
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in