Case Lodged Against 2 Websites for ‘Objectionable’ Articles on Savitribai Phule

Mumbai: The Mumbai Police have registered a case against two websites Indic Tales and Hindu Post for the publication of alleged objectionable articles on 19th century social reformer Savitribai Phule, who is remembered as the first female teacher.

The FIR was lodged on Wednesday under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Section 500 (punishment for defamation) against the two websites.

On Wednesday, NCP leaders including Ajit Pawar, Jayant Patil, Sunil Tatkare and Chhagan Bhujbal, with NCP supporters demonstrated outside the Mumbai police commissioner’s office demanding action against the two websites for alleged objectionable articles on Savitribai Phule.

Later, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde directed officials to verify the content and take action accordingly.