- Ruchika Singh made the objectionable remarks at Jantar Mantar on July 23 during a protest over the alleged NEET paper leak.
- A Zero FIR was registered on July 29 at the Expressway Police Station in Gautam Buddh Nagar against Ruchika Singh.
- According to the complaint, Singh allegedly used abusive language and made derogatory remarks against the Prime Minister during the demonstration.
- The complainant alleged that the statements undermined the dignity of the constitutional office of the Prime Minister and were intended to incite ill-will and disturb public peace.
- The FIR further states that the alleged remarks could promote social discord and lead to a breach of peace.
- Based on the complaint, police registered a case under Sections 352, 353(1) and 356(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- As the alleged offence occurred within the jurisdiction of Delhi Police, the Gautam Buddh Nagar police registered a Zero FIR and subsequently transferred it to Parliament Street Police Station in Delhi for further investigation.
A Zero FIR has been registered against Ruchika Singh for allegedly making objectionable remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest at Jantar Mantar on July 23 over the NEET paper leak. The FIR was filed on July 29 at the Expressway Police Station in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, and has since been transferred to the Parliament Street Police Station in Delhi for further investigation.127
The complaint alleges that Singh used abusive language and made derogatory remarks that could undermine the dignity of the Prime Minister's office and incite public unrest. The FIR cites potential violations under Sections 352, 353(1), and 356(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which relate to provoking a breach of peace and public mischief.35
Cockroach Janta Party Spokesperson Saurav Das commented on the situation, stating, “Of course, if there's any language that was used which is derogatory in nature, then the person concerned is free to pursue civil defamation and criminal defamation against the person.” He condemned the use of criminal machinery against protesters, emphasizing that “criminal machinery being used is a big no-no. It is completely unacceptable, it should not happen.” The Zero FIR allows police to act swiftly regardless of jurisdiction, ensuring timely action before transferring the case to the appropriate police station.
Singh's remarks, made during a protest against the NEET paper leak, have sparked significant controversy, raising questions about freedom of speech and the limits of protest.
“The FIR alleges that Singh's remarks undermined the dignity of the Prime Minister's office and could incite public unrest. The case has been registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with the Zero FIR allowing for immediate action despite jurisdictional issues.”
