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Crime
Delhi Police Registers FIR Against Prashant Bhushan Over Fake Russian FM Post
✍️ OrissaPOST
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 12:37 PM
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Delhi Police has filed an FIR against senior advocate Prashant Bhushan for allegedly sharing a fabricated post about the Russian Foreign Minister.
The Delhi Police has taken legal action against senior advocate and former Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan. An FIR has been registered against him in connection with a social media post that allegedly contained false information regarding the Russian Foreign Minister.
The complaint alleges that Bhushan shared a fabricated narrative or image related to the Russian official on his social media handle. The police have initiated the case to investigate the spread of such misinformation, which is considered a punishable offense under relevant laws governing digital content and public order.
This move highlights the increasing scrutiny by law enforcement agencies on prominent figures who share unverified news on digital platforms. The FIR marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to curb the circulation of fake news and deepfakes in India.
No further details regarding the specific sections of the law under which the case was registered were immediately available, but the registration of the FIR confirms the formal start of the legal proceedings against the advocate.
The complaint alleges that Bhushan shared a fabricated narrative or image related to the Russian official on his social media handle. The police have initiated the case to investigate the spread of such misinformation, which is considered a punishable offense under relevant laws governing digital content and public order.
This move highlights the increasing scrutiny by law enforcement agencies on prominent figures who share unverified news on digital platforms. The FIR marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to curb the circulation of fake news and deepfakes in India.
No further details regarding the specific sections of the law under which the case was registered were immediately available, but the registration of the FIR confirms the formal start of the legal proceedings against the advocate.