Ruchika Singh Booked: Saurav Das Slams FIR, Calls Misuse of Criminal Machinery ‘Unacceptable’
CJP's Saurav Das has criticised the FIR against Ruchika Singh, saying "Profanity does not attract criminal case" and calling the action a misuse of criminal machinery. Singh was booked over alleged remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a NEET-UG protest, with Delhi Police now investigating the case.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das has criticised the FIR registered against 25-year-old Ruchika Singh over her alleged remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a NEET-UG protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. In a post on X, Das described the case as a "misuse of criminal machinery" and argued that using profane language should not result in criminal prosecution.
The remarks come after police registered a zero FIR against Ruchika Singh based on a complaint alleging that she used abusive and objectionable language against the Prime Minister during the protest. The case has since been transferred to the Delhi Police, which is investigating the allegations. The allegations have not been tested in court. Who Is Ruchika Singh and What Charges Does She Face Under BNS?
Saurav Das Says Police Should Focus on Criminal Cases Against MPs Instead
The misuse of criminal machinery against Ruchika Singh is unacceptable. Profanity does not attract criminal case. 50% of Lok Sabha MPs have criminal cases against them, close to 100 MPs in the BJP. The Police can focus their energy towards them, not a 25-year old! Harassment of…
— Saurav Das (@SauravDassss) July 31, 2026
Saurav Das Criticises FIR Against Ruchika Singh
Reacting to the case on X, Saurav Das wrote: "The misuse of criminal machinery against Ruchika Singh is unacceptable. Profanity does not attract criminal case. 50% of Lok Sabha MPs have criminal cases against them, close to 100 MPs in the BJP. The Police can focus their energy towards them, not a 25-year old! Harassment of the young must STOP immediately!"
Why Was Ruchika Singh Booked?
According to police, the complaint was filed by Supreme Court advocate Smriti Singh after she came across a viral video on July 23. The complaint alleges that Ruchika Singh used abusive and objectionable language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi while participating in a NEET-UG protest at Jantar Mantar. Ruchika Singh Booked After Viral Video Shows Her Using Abusive Language Against PM Narendra Modi During Jantar Mantar Protest.
The complainant further alleged that the remarks undermined the dignity of a constitutional office and were intended to disturb public peace. Based on the complaint, police registered a zero FIR under Sections 352, 353(1) and 356(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The case has since been transferred to the Delhi Police for investigation.
Who Is Ruchika Singh?
Police identified Ruchika Singh as a 25-year-old resident of Lotus Zing Society in Sector 168, Noida. Officials said she is originally from Unchagaon in Faridabad, runs a beauty parlour and had purchased a flat in Noida earlier this year. According to police, Singh and her family have reportedly been untraceable since the incident, and efforts are underway to locate her.
The viral video allegedly shows Ruchika Singh making offensive remarks about the Prime Minister during the protest. The clip has sparked sharp reactions on social media, with some users criticising her conduct and others raising questions about the limits of free speech and the use of criminal law.
Delhi Police is continuing its investigation into the case. No response from Ruchika Singh or her legal representatives had been made public at the time of publication.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 31, 2026 12:44 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
