Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Abhisar Sharma Denies FIR, Vows Legal Challenge
Abhisar Sharma, a journalist, is in legal trouble in Guwahati, Assam.
The police filed a case against him because of a video where he is accused of criticizing the government and potentially causing religious conflict.
Sharma says the accusations are false and that he will fight them in court.
The police claim his video promoted division and criticized the government.
The case involves laws about actions that could harm India's unity and promoting disharmony.
This follows similar actions against other journalists, raising concerns about free speech.
Journalist Abhisar Sharma called the FIR filed against him by Guwahati Police as baseless.
The FIR was filed due to a video where Sharma allegedly criticized the Assam and Union governments and promoted religious enmity.
The FIR invokes sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including those related to promoting enmity.
Sharma stated that his video referenced an Assam judge's statement regarding land allocation and highlighted the Chief Minister's politics.
This follows summons to other journalists in separate cases under the same provisions.
- Who
- Guwahati Police filed the FIR based on a complaint from Alok Baruah.
- What
- An FIR has been filed against journalist Abhisar Sharma.
- When
- Recently, on August 22.
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam.
- Why
- Sharma is accused of criticizing the government, promoting religious enmity, and making remarks against the government.
Government and Complainant's View
Journalist Abhisar Sharma's View
Intent and Impact of Statements
Government and Complainant's View
Sharma's remarks are with intent to defame the government and promote disaffection.
Journalist Abhisar Sharma's View
N/A
- Accused
- Abhisar Sharma
- Complainant
- Alok Baruah
- Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Allegations
- Promoting enmity, criticism of government
- FIR Sections
- 152, 196, and 197 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Sharma's Response
- Will respond legally
Sources
FIR filed against journalist Abhisar Sharma by Guwahati police
FIR filed against journalist Abhisar Sharma for accusing Assam CM of engaging in communal politics
After Siddharth Varadarajan and Karan Thapar now FIR filed against journalist Abhisar Sharma by Guwahati police - Telegraph India
Assam: FIR registered against YouTuber Abhisar Sharma on complaint of provoking communal tensions
Case Against Journalist Abhisar Sharma For 'Ridiculing' Assam, Centre
Assam Police books journalist Abhisar Sharma days after summoning Siddharth Varadarajan and Karan Thapar
Opposition MPs slam Assam Police’s sedition FIRs against The Wire journalists
‘Baseless’: Journalist Abhisar Sharma on FIR against him for accusing Assam CM of communal politics
Journalist and YouTuber Abhisar Sharma claims FIR by Guwahati police completely baseless, will respond legally