FIR, account suspensions, and sarcastic trolling: How social media users are taking digs at Amruta Fadnavis after Maharashtra Cyber’s notice against X users

What happened: Maharashtra Cyber issued a notice to X Corporation under Section 94 of the BNSS, 2023, seeking account details and post data tied to FIR No. 82/2026 over alleged defamatory content about Amruta Fadnavis. Some listed accounts were later suspended and posts deleted. Key numbers: Notice dated October 19, 2026. FIR No. Why it matters: The action has prompted questions about whether police powers are being used to suppress legitimate criticism or satire of those in power and their family members, while some accounts named in the notice were suspended.

Maharashtra Cyber issued a notice to X Corporation under Section 94 of the BNSS, 2023, seeking account details and post data tied to FIR No. 82/2026 over alleged defamatory content about Amruta Fadnavis. Some listed accounts were later suspended and posts deleted.

The action has prompted questions about whether police powers are being used to suppress legitimate criticism or satire of those in power and their family members, while some accounts named in the notice were suspended.