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Actress Kangana Ranaut Booked in Himachal Over Anti‑Gandhi Social Media Posts
✍️ News18
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 01:36 AM
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Himachal Pradesh police have filed a case against actress Kangana Ranaut for social media posts critical of the Gandhi family, invoking sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Himachal Pradesh police on Monday registered a first‑information report (FIR) against Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut after she posted remarks on social media that were deemed derogatory towards the Gandhi family. The FIR cites sections of the Indian Penal Code related to defamation and promoting enmity, and it was filed at the police station in the district where the posts originated.
According to the police statement, the posts were shared on Rana Rana’s verified accounts and attracted widespread attention, prompting a complaint from a local resident. Investigators have summoned the actress for questioning and have warned that failure to cooperate could lead to further legal action.
Rana Rana, known for her outspoken views, has not publicly responded to the FIR as of the time of this report. The case adds to a series of recent legal challenges faced by public figures over online speech in India.
Legal experts note that defamation and hate‑speech provisions are increasingly being invoked in high‑profile cases, and the outcome will likely hinge on whether the courts interpret the actress’s comments as personal criticism or as incitement against a protected political family.
The police have assured that the investigation will proceed in accordance with due process, and they have asked the public to refrain from spreading unverified information while the matter is under review.
According to the police statement, the posts were shared on Rana Rana’s verified accounts and attracted widespread attention, prompting a complaint from a local resident. Investigators have summoned the actress for questioning and have warned that failure to cooperate could lead to further legal action.
Rana Rana, known for her outspoken views, has not publicly responded to the FIR as of the time of this report. The case adds to a series of recent legal challenges faced by public figures over online speech in India.
Legal experts note that defamation and hate‑speech provisions are increasingly being invoked in high‑profile cases, and the outcome will likely hinge on whether the courts interpret the actress’s comments as personal criticism or as incitement against a protected political family.
The police have assured that the investigation will proceed in accordance with due process, and they have asked the public to refrain from spreading unverified information while the matter is under review.