Delhi court orders FIR against Sambit Patra for posting Arvind Kejriwal's doctored video
The Hindu
AAP leader Atishi had moved the court seeking an FIR against the BJP spokesperson claiming that the video contained statements that were diametrically opposite to the stand taken by the Delhi CM
A Delhi court has directed the police to register an FIR against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sambit Patra for allegedly posting a doctored video of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal supporting the , saying it may have resulted in rioting like situation across the nation.
Metropolitan Magistrate Rishabh Kapoor directed the Delhi Police to register the FIR under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and conduct a thorough investigation against the BJP spokesperson while allowing the application of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Atishi.
Ms. Atishi had moved the court seeking registration of FIR against Mr. Patra claiming that the video contained statements that were diametrically opposite to the stand taken by the Delhi CM and the Aam Aadmi Party concerning the farm laws and caused discontent and dissatisfaction in the minds of farmers.