FIRs

The registration of FIRs over allegedly abusive language during a protest has renewed attention on when the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) criminalizes abusive speech and how courts have interpreted such cases.

Aaditya Thackeray wrote to the Director General of Police seeking clarity on the withdrawal of FIRs against student protesters. He emphasized that students exercising their democratic right to protest should not face adverse consequences in their academic, professional, or social lives due to criminal proceedings.

The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) criticized a government notification for being misleading, stating that FIRs should be 'withdrawn' rather than 'closed'.

The Centre's assurance to withdraw FIRs cannot override statutory processes. Once an FIR is registered, it cannot be cancelled without following legal procedures, including police closure reports or prosecutor withdrawals subject to court approval.

Lok Sabha passed the anti-paper leak amendment Bill amid opposition protests. Jitendra Singh stated the government acted swiftly in the NEET paper leak case, resulting in 52 FIRs since the law's enforcement in 2024.

Delhi police have filed FIRs over abusive posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, prompting them to request user details from X. The action follows reports of 'abusive' content directed at Modi on the platform.

Seven FIRs were registered in Kolkata following violence during a protest organized by CJP and Left student groups. The incident involved clashes leading to multiple legal cases being filed.

Sonam Wangchuk stated he did not cut a deal with the government, emphasizing his focus on securing justice for students and young people against whom FIRs were registered. He referenced the Ladakh incident on September 24, 2025, where 80 individuals were arrested.

400 individuals were booked and 13 FIRs were registered in Mumbai over five days for staging protests without permission.

Protesters gathered at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, leading to around 300 detentions on July 20. Police registered eight FIRs across Mumbai stations, naming over 900 accused, with Shivaji Park Police Station reporting the highest count of over 600.

The Calcutta High Court refused an urgent hearing in cases involving Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee, who had requested an early hearing to facilitate his planned overseas trip for eye treatment.