New Delhi: Delhi Police’s Special Cell has lodged an FIR against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra based on a complaint filed by National Commission for Women (NCW) Chief Rekha Sharma.
The FIR was registered for Moitra’s controversial social media post targeting Sharma. Mahua posted on X on July 4. “she is too busy holding up her pyjamas” made on “X”, it was a post which has sparked controversy.
NCW takes suo moto cognizance of derogatory remarks by MP Mahua Moitra against Chairperson Rekha Sharma @sharmarekha. These remarks violate women’s dignity and attract Section 79 of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. NCW strongly condemns and demands swift action and has written a… pic.twitter.com/8vm2ASnD6I
— NCW (@NCWIndia) July 5, 2024
According to sources, the police have now asked X to provide information related to Moitra’s social media account. The move comes after Sharma alleged that Moitra’s post was derogatory and aimed at maligning her reputation.
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The FIR has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita’s (BNS’s) section 79 (word, gesture, or act intended to insult the modesty of women.
“The National Commission for Women has taken suo moto cognizance of the derogatory remark made by Ms Mahua Moitra, Member of Parliament, against Ms Rekha Sharma, Chairperson, NCW. The crude remarks are outrageous and a violation of a woman’s right to dignity.
The Commission observed that this remark attracts Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. NCW strongly condemns these defamatory remarks and requests strict action against Ms Moitra. An FIR should be registered against Ms Moitra and a detailed action report should be communicated to the Commission within 3 days,” NCW posted on X on Saturday.
The police said that they were looking into the matter.