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Non-cognisable complaint against lyricist Javed Akhtar for defaming RSS

The complainant, Santosh Dubey, 44, a lawyer, told the police that he is an RSS supporter. The complaint against Akhtar was lodged under Section 500 of IPC for defamation.

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Javed Akhtar, Javed Akhtar Taliban, Javed Akhtar FIR, Javed Akhtar RSS, Javed Akhtar news, Javed Akhtar Hindutva, Javed Akhtar Taliban Hindutva, mumbai news today, indian express newsScreenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar (File)

A non-cognisable complaint was registered at Mulund police station on Sunday against poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar, alleging that he defamed the RSS with his remarks during his interview to a news channel.

The complainant, Santosh Dubey, 44, a lawyer, told the police that he is an RSS supporter. The complaint against Akhtar was lodged under Section 500 of IPC for defamation.

“I saw a video on YouTube in September where, while speaking with NDTV, Javed Akhtar compared the RSS with Taliban. I have given the transcription of his comments to police as well as the video. The police have taken my NC and so I have decided to approach the honourable magistrate court next week where I will request the magistrate to order Mulund police to lodge an FIR against him,” said Dubey.

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