Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police File Cases Over Alleged Offensive Posts Against PM Modi

The Cyber Crime Police in Hyderabad have taken legal action against social media users and Meta India's head following complaints from BJP workers about offensive posts regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This move has sparked discussions about the balance between free speech and accountability, as the complaints allege that such posts undermine national integrity. The chief spokesperson for the Telangana BJP has called for swift legal measures against those responsible, highlighting the constitutional implications of public derogatory comments aimed at constitutional officeholders. This situation raises critical questions about the limits of expression and the responsibilities that accompany rights.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 1, 2026, 06:30 IST

Legal Action Initiated Against Social Media Users

The Cyber Crime Police in Hyderabad have initiated legal proceedings against several social media users and the head of Meta India following complaints from BJP workers regarding allegedly offensive posts about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The complaints led to the registration of cases under various sections of the IT Act and the Indian Penal Code after a member of the Telangana BJP's social media core committee filed a complaint on July 29. A police official stated, 'These cases have been filed against those who posted the content and those who permitted it on social platforms.'

The first case involves users on Instagram and Facebook, as well as the head of Meta India. The complainant has requested an investigation into certain Instagram accounts that reportedly made derogatory comments against Prime Minister Modi. The complaint suggests that such content appears to promote discourse against the sovereignty, integrity, and public order of the nation.

N.V. Subhash, the chief spokesperson for the Telangana BJP, called for immediate legal action against those responsible for derogatory posts targeting Prime Minister Modi during the NEET question paper leak protests. He emphasized that the issue raises a 'fundamental constitutional question' regarding whether repeated and organized public derogatory comments against a constitutional officeholder fall within the realm of free speech or warrant legal action for misconduct. Subhash stated that while the Constitution protects freedom, it does not justify breaking the law. He added that with rights come responsibilities, and accountability is necessary when legal boundaries are allegedly crossed.