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On July 29, 2026, the Delhi Police wrote to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) requesting the removal of posts containing derogatory, malicious, and defamatory content targeting constitutional heads. The police also demanded registrant details of the account holder. Deputy Commissioner of Police Vinit Kumar of the IFSO (Special Cell) clarified that this is routine communication for content takedown and is unrelated to the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protests in the national capital. He added that no FIR related to such posts has been registered in the past month. Separately, the Delhi Police is also sending takedown notices to Instagram regarding reels and posts from youth protests at Jantar Mantar. These notices are issued under Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, which notifies platforms of illegal content but does not impose a legally binding takedown requirement.
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Updated: July 29, 2026 12:55 pm IST By: The Hindu Bureau
The Delhi Police on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) wrote to X regarding a complaint alleging that "derogatory, malicious and defamatory content targeting constitutional heads" is being circulated on the platform.
Key Details
- Police have requested the immediate deletion or removal of the alleged post or video.
- Authorities also sought complete registrant details, including full name, address, contact details, and email ID of the X account holder.
Routine Communication, Not Protest-Related
Vinit Kumar, DCP of the IFSO (Special Cell), clarified that this is routine communication to platforms for takedown of posts.
"Nothing related to the protests," he said, referring to the Cockroach Janta Party-led (CJP) protests in the national capital.
He further noted that no FIR related to such posts has been registered in the past month.
Broader Context
The request comes as the Delhi Police is also in the process of sending takedown notices to Instagram, aiming to remove several reels and posts that emerged during youth protests at Jantar Mantar and elsewhere, officials said.
Without specifying the time frame or nature of the content, the officer acknowledged that a large number of such posts had recently been flagged and taken down.
Legal Basis
Law enforcement agencies typically send takedown notices under Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, which notifies platforms of specified illegal content — though without a legally binding takedown requirement.
Published: July 29, 2026 12:54 pm IST
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