Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Ruchika Singh Booked for Abusing PM Modi; Global Laws Compared
A 25‑year‑old student named Ruchika Singh shouted rude words at India’s Prime Minister during a protest in Delhi.
Police filed a special complaint called a Zero FIR, which means the case is being investigated even though the protest happened elsewhere.
The police also looked at online posts that were insulting.
Some politicians said the police were being too harsh on students, while others said the students were being rude.
The article also talks about how other countries, like the U.S. and Germany, treat insulting leaders differently.
25‑year‑old Ruchika Singh was booked for insulting PM Narendra Modi during a CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, Delhi.
A Zero FIR was filed under charges of intentional insult, public mischief, and defamation, and the case was transferred to Parliament Street Police.
Delhi Police’s IFSO unit registered an independent FIR for online posts targeting constitutional authorities.
Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut criticized the police action, citing student rights and cultural values.
The article compares India’s approach to insulting leaders with laws in the US, Germany, UK, and other democracies.
- Who
- Ruchika Singh, a 25‑year‑old student
- What
- was booked for insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest
- When
- July 23, 2026
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- to address alleged abusive language against the PM
- Person involved
- Ruchika Singh
- Age
- 25
- Event
- CJP protest at Jantar Mantar
- Charge
- Zero FIR for insult, defamation
- Police station
- Parliament Street Police Station, New Delhi