Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Issues Notices for Objectionable X Posts
Delhi Police has sent notices to X (formerly Twitter) and several social media users for posting content that they say is offensive and defamatory.
This content was shared during or after a protest on 20 July.
The police want X to remove these posts within three hours and keep records for investigation.
Some users, like Jaipur Dialogues and Ratan Ranjan, say they did not post anything offensive and are confused about why they received notices.
Deepika Bhardwaj, another user, shared a post to condemn offensive language but was still targeted by the police.
The police are taking action to maintain public order and protect the reputation of public figures.
Delhi Police issued notices to X and several social media handles for posting objectionable content targeting constitutional heads.
The notices were issued under sections related to criminal intimidation, circulating false information, and criminal defamation.
X has been directed to remove or disable access to the identified posts within three hours and preserve related data.
Some users, including Jaipur Dialogues and Ratan Ranjan, claim they did not post offensive content and question the notices.
Deepika Bhardwaj shared a post to condemn offensive language but was still targeted by the police.
- Who
- Delhi Police, X (formerly Twitter), various social media handles including Jaipur Dialogues and Ratan Ranjan
- What
- Issuance of notices and registration of an FIR against social media handles for posting objectionable content targeting constitutional heads
- When
- After the 20 July 'Sansad Chalo' protest march
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To remove derogatory, malicious, and defamatory content that could disturb public order and erode public trust
Police Action
User Defenses
Nature of Content
Police Action
The content is derogatory, malicious, and defamatory, targeting constitutional heads and public figures.
User Defenses
Some users claim their posts were either satirical or shared to condemn objectionable content.
Legal Action
Police Action
Delhi Police issued notices and registered an FIR under sections related to criminal intimidation, circulating false information, and criminal defamation.
User Defenses
Users argue they did not post offensive content and question the jurisdiction of the notices.
- Date of Protest
- 20 July
- Platform Involved
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Sections Under Which FIR is Registered
- 351(3), 353(2), 356(2) of BNS
- Notices Issued To
- X, Jaipur Dialogues, Ratan Ranjan, Vigilant Hindutva, Saffron Chargers, Alpkanya, Deepika Bhardwaj, Besura Taansane, Pritamkrbauddh, Practical Spy
- Time Frame for Content Removal
- Within three hours of receiving the notices