Lawfare – General, Journalists

A Delhi court has directed the police to register a First Information Report (FIR) against journalist and author Rana Ayyub over a plea alleging that she made derogatory posts on X (formerly Twitter) in 2016-17. The complaint claims that Ayyub’s posts insulted Hindu deities, spread anti-India sentiment, and incited religious disharmony.

The court ruled that the plea disclosed the commission of cognisable offences and instructed the police to investigate the matter fairly. This legal order has reignited discussions about the limits of freedom of expression and the role of journalists in a politically charged environment.