Female journalist files complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Journalist Richa Parashar filed a criminal complaint with the Delhi Police's Deputy Commissioner following an incident on October 12, 2026, when she was reportedly subjected to abuse, threats, and use of force while reporting on Gandhi's demonstration outside the Supreme Court. Parashar, who was three months pregnant at the time, has demanded the immediate registration of a First Information Report (FIR) in the matter.

The complaint invokes multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, including provisions addressing attacks intended to outrage a woman's dignity, willful causing of hurt, criminal force without provocation, acts endangering human life through recklessness, and joint liability for criminal acts committed with shared intent. Each section carries distinct legal implications under India's criminal law framework.

According to the complaint, the incident occurred during media coverage of the Congress leader's activities at the capital's apex court. The specific allegations underscore concerns regarding the safety and security of journalists performing their professional duties, particularly for women journalists covering high-profile political events.

The complaint represents an escalation in tensions surrounding the incident and adds to ongoing debates about press freedom and the treatment of media personnel during political events in India.