FIR filed based on Casteism by UP Police.

A journalist has approached the Supreme Court to contest an FIR filed by the UP Police regarding a report on casteism. The FIR allegedly describes Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as an “incarnation of God,” which the journalist argues is an infringement on freedom of speech. The case raises important questions about press freedom and the boundaries of reporting on sensitive issues like caste and political figures.

journalist Upadhyay argues that an FIR has been filed against him for his article titled “Yadav Raj versus Thakur Raj (or Singh Raj).” He faces charges under various sections of the BNS Act and the IT (Amendment) Act, including serious offenses. Upadhyay also claims he is receiving threats of legal action from the official X handle of the Uttar Pradesh Police in response to his communications with the acting DGP. He expresses concerns over threats of arrest and potential encounter killings, highlighting the risks faced by journalists in such situations.

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