Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Criminalising Student Protesters: The Dangerous Cost of Language
A 15‑year‑old girl spoke loudly at a protest against the Prime Minister and used strong words.
A police report was made but no charges were filed.
Many people on social media said she should be punished and "taught a lesson."
The next day she said sorry.
The writer says that in a democracy, people should be allowed to speak even if it is rude, and that making them criminally liable is wrong.
15‑year‑old student protested on July 20 using expletives.
A Zero FIR was filed against her but no charges were pursued.
Social media users demanded punishment and said she should be "taught a lesson."
The teenager apologized for her words the following morning.
The article argues that criminalising protest speech is inappropriate in a democracy.
- Who
- 15‑year‑old student, Prime Minister, social media users
- What
- Student protested with expletives, a Zero FIR was filed, she apologized
- When
- July 20 protest, apology the next morning
- Why
- Article argues criminalising protest speech harms democratic tolerance
- Student age
- 15 years old
- Event date
- July 20
- FIR status
- Zero FIR registered, no charges pursued
- Apology
- Student apologized the following morning
- Article stance
- Criminalisation of protest speech is inappropriate