Delhi Police takes action against the social media platform X over alleged defamatory content targeting “constitutional heads,” according to reports from Times of India and Scroll. Police say they have asked X to remove posts described as “derogatory” and “malicious.” In addition to removal requests, the notice requires X to share certain user details and to preserve related data associated with the flagged content. Times of India also reports that this follows prior directions involving posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and it describes an ongoing social media monitoring process conducted by a police team. Scroll adds that police file a First Information Report (FIR) relating to the alleged defamatory posts about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Both accounts frame the steps as part of police efforts to address objectionable material online amid broader political tensions following recent student protests. The actions involve police communications to X as well as formal criminal proceedings, with the stated basis being the alleged nature of the content and its targets. The reports do not provide further specifics about the exact posts or allegations beyond these characterizations.
Delhi Police issues notices to X and files FIR over alleged defamatory posts
Delhi Police takes action against the social media platform X over alleged defamatory content targeting “constitutional heads,” according to reports from Times of India and Scroll. Police say they hav...
- Delhi Police directs the social media platform X to remove posts described as “derogatory” and “malicious” targeting “constitutional heads.”
- Police require X to provide user details and preserve related data tied to the flagged content.
- Times of India reports the action follows similar directions previously issued over posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Scroll reports that Delhi Police files an FIR over alleged defamatory posts about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The actions are described as occurring amid heightened political tensions following recent student protests.
The police had written to the social media platform seeking that ‘derogatory, malicious content’ about ‘constitutional heads’ be removed from the site.
3 hours agoDelhi Police has requested X to remove content deemed defamatory towards constitutional authorities. The platform must also provide user details and preserve all related data. This action follows similar directives for posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The police social media monitoring team continuously scans for objectionable online material. These developments occur amid heightened political tensions following recent student protests.
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