Noida Police has registered a Zero FIR against 25-year-old Ruchika Singh in connection with alleged objectionable and abusive remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. The case was registered at the Expressway Police Station in Noida following a complaint submitted by Smriti Singh, a resident of Ghaziabad. Police said the alleged remarks were made during a protest on July 23, 2026.
According to the complaint, Ruchika Singh allegedly used objectionable language while addressing the gathering at Jantar Mantar. The complainant alleged that the remarks affected the dignity associated with the constitutional office of the Prime Minister and could contribute to hostility or disturbance of public peace. These allegations are the basis of the FIR and have not yet been established by a court.
Case Registered Under Three BNS Sections
Police registered the case under Sections 352, 353(1) and 356(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The provisions cited in the FIR relate to intentional insult with an alleged intention to provoke a breach of peace, statements alleged to cause public mischief, and defamation. The sections have been applied on the basis of the complaint and the allegations made in it.
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Noida) Manisha Singh confirmed the registration of the case. Police said the FIR was registered as a Zero FIR because the alleged incident took place in Delhi, outside the territorial jurisdiction of the Noida police station where the complaint was initially lodged.
What Is a Zero FIR?
A Zero FIR allows a police station to register a complaint even when the alleged offence occurred outside its normal territorial jurisdiction. After the complaint is formally recorded, the case can be transferred to the police station that has jurisdiction over the place where the alleged offence occurred.
In this case, the alleged remarks were made at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, while the complaint was lodged at the Expressway Police Station in Noida. Police have stated that the Zero FIR will be transferred to the appropriate Delhi police station for further investigation.
Complaint Linked to July 23 Jantar Mantar Protest
The FIR is linked to a protest organised at Jantar Mantar on July 23 amid demonstrations over an examination paper-leak controversy. According to the complaint, Singh allegedly made the remarks while speaking from a public platform during the gathering.
Police are now examining the circumstances surrounding the alleged statement and the material available in connection with the complaint. Investigators can examine video footage and other relevant evidence as part of the process of establishing what was actually said and the circumstances in which it was made.
Police Begin Investigation
The registration of the Zero FIR does not by itself establish the allegations against the accused. The investigation will determine the factual circumstances of the incident and whether the evidence supports the offences mentioned in the complaint.
Police officials have said the case will be transferred to New Delhi for further investigation because the alleged incident occurred at Jantar Mantar. Further action, including questioning or any other legal step, will depend on the findings of the investigation and applicable legal procedure.
Ruchika Singh Listed as Noida Resident
According to the FIR-related reports, Ruchika Singh is identified as a resident of Sector 168 in Noida. The complaint was filed by Smriti Singh of Ghaziabad, who approached the Noida police regarding the alleged remarks made at the Delhi protest.
Some reports have described Singh as absconding or unavailable to investigators, but the currently verified reports do not independently establish the additional claim that her live location has been confirmed in Faridabad through technical surveillance. For that reason, that detail has not been presented as an established fact in this report.
Legal Process Will Now Move to Delhi
Since the alleged incident occurred at Jantar Mantar, the Zero FIR registered in Noida is expected to be transferred to the police station having jurisdiction over the location in New Delhi. The receiving police authorities will then conduct the investigation in accordance with the applicable legal procedure.
The investigation may include examination of witnesses, available recordings and other relevant material relating to the protest. The exact legal outcome will depend on the evidence gathered during the investigation and subsequent decisions by the competent authorities or court.
Case Draws Attention Amid Wider Protest Controversy
The case has attracted considerable attention because it involves alleged remarks against the sitting Prime Minister during a public protest. The development comes amid wider legal and political disputes surrounding demonstrations held at Jantar Mantar over the examination paper-leak issue.
However, the FIR should not be treated as a judicial finding of guilt. At this stage, the accusations against Ruchika Singh remain allegations, and the investigation and subsequent legal proceedings will determine the facts of the matter.
What Happens Next?
The immediate next step will be the transfer of the Zero FIR to the appropriate police station in New Delhi. Investigators will then examine the complaint, available evidence and witness accounts before deciding what further action is warranted.
For now, the confirmed development is that a Zero FIR has been registered in Noida against Ruchika Singh under Sections 352, 353(1) and 356(1) of the BNS over alleged objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the July 23 Jantar Mantar protest. The investigation remains ongoing.