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A 25-year-old woman has been arrested following allegations of using offensive language against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest organized by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against leakage of question papers.
A 25-year-old woman faces charges under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections for allegedly insulting PM Modi during a CJP protest on July 23. This comes amid Delhi’s policy exempting student protesters without criminal records from prosecution.
This issue has now opened up into a political controversy, as the police have filed a case while the organizers of the protest raised questions about charging someone for her actions. This all happens amid the announcement made by the Delhi government about student protesters who do not have a criminal record being exempt from prosecution.
Zero FIR Registered, Case Transferred to Delhi Police
As per the police, Ruchika Singh, the woman in question, reportedly said these things during the protest rally that took place on July 23.
On Wednesday, a case was filed stating that the remarks made by her hurt the dignity of the Prime Minister’s Office, and could also have the potential to cause disturbance in the peace and harmony of the society.
Nahh, This is Unreal 😭🙏
>She is Ruchika Singh
>She abused Narendra Modi
>Said vulgar things about Melody
>Was continuously abusing narendra modi everywhere at CJP protestBut now The FIR has been filed against Her, and her detail in the FIR is so Shocking And Crazy.
>She is… pic.twitter.com/3S7sWcNSYQ
— Courageous (@CourageousRo) July 30, 2026
On the basis of the complaint, a Zero FIR was lodged at the Expressway Police Station in Noida against the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). These sections were provocation to breach of peace, statements creating public mischief and defamation.
The FIR has been shifted from Noida to Parliament Street Police Station in Delhi as the incident happened in Delhi.
CJP Questions Use of Criminal Law
Reacting to the FIR, Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das said that while offensive language should be avoided, using criminal proceedings against protesters was not the right approach.
He said that if someone believes they have been defamed, they are free to pursue civil or criminal defamation proceedings. However, he argued that invoking criminal machinery against protesters over objectionable remarks could discourage people from expressing themselves.
Das also appealed to young people to use respectful language during protests and public discussions. At the same time, he urged the police not to misuse legal provisions for political purposes and to exercise restraint while handling demonstrations.
Delhi Government Announces Relief for Student Protesters
The FIR comes shortly after the Delhi government announced that students arrested during the anti-paper leak protests would not face legal action, provided they do not have a criminal record.
Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood said the government stands with students and has fulfilled its promise by deciding not to pursue cases against peaceful protesters.
However, he clarified that those with criminal antecedents or individuals who allegedly used the protests to engage in violence or unlawful activities would continue to face legal action.
