Noida / New Delhi | August 5, 2026
Supreme Court advocate Smriti Singh has officially retracted her legal complaints against a 15-year-old girl and seven other individuals accused of using derogatory language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a political demonstration in New Delhi.
The retraction follows video apologies issued by the individuals involved, alongside public remarks from Prime Minister Modi forgiving the youth and emphasizing constructive guidance over criminal prosecution.
Case Overview & Procedural Details
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Origin of Dispute: Remarks made during a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demonstration at Jantar Mantar concerning competitive exam irregularities.
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Initial Legal Action: A Zero FIR was lodged on July 29, 2026, at Noida’s Expressway Police Station and subsequently transferred to the Delhi Police Crime Branch.
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BNS Statutory Charges: Sections 352 (intentional insult to provoke breach of peace), 353(1) (public mischief), and 356(1) (defamation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
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Age Discrepancy: Counsel for the teenager pointed out that the initial complaint incorrectly listed the 15-year-old minor as a 25-year-old adult due to an absence of preliminary verification.
Current Status & Social Media Appeal
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Withdrawal Confirmation: The complainant notified both Delhi Police and Crime Branch officials of her decision to drop all eight complaints. Law enforcement confirmed the Zero FIR was never converted into a regular FIR.
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Family’s Representation: The teenager’s mother publicly expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister’s intervention and suggested age restrictions for minors on social media platforms to safeguard young people from political exploitation.
Key Summary
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Jurisdiction: Delhi Police / Gautam Buddha Nagar (U.P.)
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Action Date: August 4, 2026
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Legal Code: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
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Domain Focus: Juvenile Protection, Criminal Procedure, Law Enforcement Oversight & Cyber Regulations
