Derogatory Orkut Post Gets Man Arrested

Techtree News Staff, May 19, 2008 1833 hrs IST

The IT professional was arrested by the cyber crime cell of the Pune police for posting obscene, derogatory content about Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi on Orkut.

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If you think you can get away with posting just about anything on your friendly social networking Web site, think again!

Rahul Krishnakumar Vaid's is a case in point. The 22-year-old IT professional from Gurgaon, Haryana, has been arrested by the cyber crime cell of the Pune police for posting obscene, derogatory content about Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi on Google's social networking Web site Orkut.

Vaid was charged under Section 292 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act for posting vulgar content about Sonia Gandhi on an Orkut community titled "I hate Soniya Gandhi". The post was first seen by one Amol Bhokare, a 28-year-old Congress activist from Pune, who lodged a complaint with the Deccan Gymkhana police station in December last year.

Investigations revealed the IP address of the person who posted the message to be rahulvaidindia@gmail.com leading the Pune police to one Rahul Vaid from Chakarpur, Gurgaon city, Haryana. Vaid, an employee with Gurgaon-based 'PC Solutions' was nabbed by the police on Friday last week. He admitted to having posted the derogatory message on Orkut though he said he didn't think it would lead to a police case. Vaid was produced before the Shivajinagar court on Saturday, and has been remanded to police custody till May 21. If proven guilty, he could face imprisonment for up to five years and a fine to the tune of Rs 1 lakh.

Meanwhile, the perpetrator of the "I hate Soniya Gandhi" community on Orkut walks a free man (or woman); hating Sonia Gandhi is his/her personal opinion and having a personal opinion about someone, anyone, is not an offence as per the law.

USER COMMENTS

Case is in the district court Defence witnesses say yes they signed the above letter.

by Avinash, New Delhi, on Aug 20, 2009 09:26 PM, Report abuse

Nice to see an action against cyber crime in our country. atleast kahin to chalta hai attitude nahi chalta!

by Samvit, noida, on May 29, 2008 01:42 AM, Report abuse Reply

Its really sad what the Police & administration doing when someone in Maharastra & assam give open speeches to through out hindi speaking persons. Is that not againest our constitution to spread hatred for a community ?

by Neeraj, Gurgaon, on May 24, 2008 08:18 AM, Report abuse Reply

The action taken by police is very appropriate, i m happy that culprits are not just going away after their deeds. U ppl say freedom of speech??...if u want to use ur freedom u should post ur home adress also after posting ur obscene. Writing anything and then hiding in anonymity is cowardice. Writing obscene for someone who is revered by others is definitely a punishable offence. There is a better language to express ur discontent over others. It is Soniya ji so u r having problem (biased mentality), and sympathy for Rahul, Had he written obscene for ur mother or sister would u not have complained to police? I think u would still say same –“freedom of speech—his right to abuse anybody”……I m not a congressman but respecting women is in India’s culture and offenders should be punished. This action will also contain other mischievous ppl.

by Boxer, Bangalore, on May 20, 2008 10:29 AM, Report abuse Reply

What action has been taken , even Sonia Gandhi herself , against DMK leader M.Karunanidhi when he said " who is this Ram and from which engineering college did he pass out with an engineering degree ?" about Lord Sri Ram, the most revered God of millions of Hindus around the world ? Sonia Gandhi should have personally intervened in the matter and asked a young congressman like Mr.borade of Pune to file an FIR against Karunanidhi. But she kept silent ! What a shame ! And about our police force less said better it is ! Right under the nose of Sonia Gandhi heinous crimes take place in and around Delhi , the capital of India ! "Asatyameva Jayate" in India !

by Prakash, Virginia , USA, on May 22, 2008 01:37 AM, Report abuse

Woah...u seem to be smitten by sonia gandhi either or just trying to be different in this group here...!!! arent you..?? coz All here KNOW whats the indian culture and all know that RESPECT tO WOMEN is a considered. n by saying i hate someone..doesnt REALLY offend someone unless its a big celebrity specially if its from the freaking govt line.....we have the RIGHT of FREEDOm n can say what we feel..coz govt frankly hasnt done much for us to talk otherwise.......SO NO...i dont think there was a need to punish someone for saying he hates someone....and there are a LOT who will agree with me..n who shud as well..ifwe want the poor unfortunate Rahul to be saved from whats coming his way...ppl like ur thots..are just the shallow ones..who dont think of a bigger picture anyway..or else how could u miss out on all thats happening in the country n yet side someone for jus being said on a freaking internet community site a stupid comment - which really doesnt need our GOVERnMENT to take action when there are bigger and worst issues they shud be dealing with.... Its a Shame really that Sonia isnt doing anything about this..I am obviously not a COngress follower..but i had adored Sonia GAndhi....for what she was..looks like it was ALL IN VAIN...!!

by Raakhee, Auckland, on May 23, 2008 03:27 AM, Report abuse

Man why do you think that there is a single lady in this world who can change this world . i want to tell you 1 thing she did not take indian citizenship till 30 years cos her husbband was primeminister why??? do you know? cos she never wanted to do so . she went back to her country at the time of war however her husband was a pilot and he was needed in airforce but what happen nothing.. man next if have to write some thing nice about someone look around your world and see whats ging on . it will help you.

by agni#lee, Delhi, on May 23, 2008 06:27 AM, Report abuse

Sonia gandhi or any other woman in that case, my question remains the same, how would Indian Police catch the culprit if the crime was committed in a cyber cafe? Anyone having any suggestions on this?

by Richa Ritwika, Bhubaneswar, on May 23, 2008 06:55 PM, Report abuse

This is despeckable. This is a blatant blow to our freedom of speech and or so called "democratic rights".

by Sovik Jana, Kolkata, on May 22, 2008 10:55 PM, Report abuse Reply

Is India turning into a China??

by Raj, Kol, on May 22, 2008 01:11 AM, Report abuse Reply

not only did the police travel from pune to gurgaon, they flew the "culprit" back after the arrest....awesome!!! at least the dude got a free plane ride.

by DA., not mentioned, on May 21, 2008 07:21 PM, Report abuse Reply

What if the crime was committed at cyber caf? how will the Indian Police track it down? They can go down to the location of the caf? but can they get to the actual person who has committed the crime. And in such case is it fair to close down the cyber caf?? Well after all the cyber caf? owner wont go to check out as to what everyone is doing. If one has to do net at Sify, he/she should have account to do net. I guess every cyber caf? should be asked to do the same. Cyber caf? should be licensed. As of now I can think of these 2 solutions only.

by Richa Ritwika, Bhubaneswar, on May 21, 2008 10:03 AM, Report abuse Reply

what an irony...our police travels from one state to another in just no time to catch hold of a man who posts vulgur comments on the website, but what does the same police force do to catch people who are involved in grave crimes and take away people's life...??? india can never progress when it comes to the fairness and its judicial system. hang people like manu sharma and vikas yadav who took away innocent lives.....

by madhvi, new delhi, on May 21, 2008 01:39 AM, Report abuse Reply

what rahul did was immature on his part. he wasn't aware of the dire consequences, and therefore he should be let off without any punishment. had he been aware that such a thing would land him in trouble, he would have never done such an act. humans tend to act irrational at times and they should be forgiven. moreover, he did not curb anyone's right to life or liberty.

by madhvi, new delhi, on May 20, 2008 06:56 PM, Report abuse Reply

Zist of the matter is whatever Rahul did is wrong i.e. putting obscene material in a social network of a citizen of india or to be precise a "woman".Nobody can argue that this is right. Although their is another phase to it, the police acted very promptly to it as the lady in question is of very high importance and stature, why can't the treat the other citizens the same way.Today the ordinary citizen doesn't want to get involed with police even if something is stolen,someone misbehaved or say bigger crimes....The only objective of police is to extract benefit from the parties involed. We are the only country in world where u have to bribe police to do their own work not some extra work until unless u are having a political background. And some people are saying why don't u come and join politics and make it better, i ask them will they have the determination to become doctors, engineers or scientist and really help the country or they have only joined politics to make it worse and do good only for their own gaining more power to harass others????????????

by Raj, Chennai, on May 20, 2008 06:28 PM, Report abuse Reply

fighting for the names of Sonia Gandhi and bal thakare's will not help anyone. i wish MR.Amol Bhokare, a 28-year-old Congress member should have followed their so called gandian philosphy and should have tried to relize rahul his mistake rather than using it for his political gains.

by Manmeet, Gurgaon, on May 20, 2008 05:45 PM, Report abuse Reply

i guess this is not such a big crime that you have to pay a fine of 1 lac or 5 years of jail. he should be warned first and such material should be removed if its vulgur .. putting someone behind bars only will not help.

by Manmeet, Gurgaon, on May 20, 2008 05:38 PM, Report abuse Reply

I too hate Sonia Gandhi and the entire political system of India. These politicians have taken India as their own fiefdom.

by Indian, Mumbai, on May 20, 2008 06:08 AM, Report abuse Reply

If you don't like Indian political system, then join politics and correct it mate. don't whine

by varun, mumbai, on May 20, 2008 05:14 PM, Report abuse

hi devendra

by devendra madan , MUMBAI, on May 20, 2008 12:00 PM, Report abuse Reply

by asdf, qowiope, on May 20, 2008 05:12 PM, Report abuse

We can laud the police if they act with similar speed on all the complaints. For arresting this man, they have travelled from Pune to Gurgaon and made his arrest! What an efficiency!!!!

by BHURAMOORTHY, chennai, on May 20, 2008 07:40 AM, Report abuse Reply

Wow..that is SOOOOO true mate. They cant find the ppl who do these 1000s of bomb blasts in the country...which kills 1000 n more ppl..supposedly to be a BIGGER CRIME actually..but yeah..look at the efficiency here...travel all the way to arrest some innocent guys who was jus chilling out on the web..putting across his opinions...which u think of it..wasnt KILLING anyone...!!

by Raakhee, Auckland, on May 20, 2008 07:47 AM, Report abuse

you should appreciate the police, for their job. Everything has a limit if everyone in the name of freedom starts writing and creating hate groups then we would have jihads in every corner of our country. ofcourse the police need to improve, and young people like you and me should join politics and save our country. not be winning at our police

by varun, mumbai, on May 20, 2008 05:07 PM, Report abuse

Raakhee when did you check Rahul's posting after he was arrested? right. Once a person is arrested on such charges, the main offensive content is taken out from the page. All major Offensive Content were taken out, after the arrest.

by Rajesh patil, pune, on May 20, 2008 04:57 PM, Report abuse Reply

whether, having personal opinion about anyone is not an offence as per the law but to say vulgar about someome socially is not acceptable.

by sunil agarwal, kolkata, on May 20, 2008 04:55 PM, Report abuse Reply

I am very much thankful to the mumbai police. Such people should be behind the bars. Its not a matter of party, its a matter of vulgarity and hate which can lead to other unrest in the city. Thank you mumbai police.

by Issack, Mumbai, on May 20, 2008 03:46 PM, Report abuse Reply

What unrest? What about free speech?

by Debayan, Mumbai, on May 20, 2008 04:47 PM, Report abuse

Hey common now !! its sad a guy is arrested for writing just a hate word on Sonia gandhi ..and we call ourselves as the biggest democracy in th eworld ..

by praveen, NJ, on May 20, 2008 03:51 AM, Report abuse Reply

You are right my friend that we can express our views but not that way like vulgar and dirty photos if he has posted dirty photos then rahul is in right place.

by vipul, ahmedabad, on May 20, 2008 03:56 PM, Report abuse

i think Amol Bhokare, a 28-year-old Congress activist from Pune, should receive some street justice for puting this innocent man behind bars. sonia gandhi is not indian and yet she rules india like a mahabharat dictator.

by Karna, Pune, India, on May 20, 2008 06:13 AM, Report abuse Reply

Karna, the person you are calling innocent posted obscene Pictures also. Last time some guy had written derogatory remarks of Shivsena leader. and everyone like you opposed. Be an indian first. Indian Constitution gives citizenship whoever fulfill immigration conditions like number of years etc. she as indian as you are now. if you think Sonia doesn't make a good leader, then nobody is stopping you. come into politics and become a leader yourself.

by Rajesh Patil, Pune, on May 20, 2008 03:29 PM, Report abuse

This is ridiculous. Rahul is no ways at fault. He and so does every person in India have the right to express themselves in public. In fact the activist who complained should be put behind bars. BJP and Shivsena activists should consider this unlawful deed of the Congress and act against them.

by K Shah, New York, on May 19, 2008 11:20 PM, Report abuse Reply

you are right!

by rahul, bartlett, on May 20, 2008 06:44 AM, Report abuse

Guys, i checked out Rahul's profile on orkut...seriously..innocent person..jus an IT person..joinin some random communities..and puts his thots on it..and some mean B@$!*^ comes along..and makes a big deal out of nothin..n poor guy gets arrested....!! Seriously this is the time when BJP and ShivSena shud be ACTING on...this is the time when they shud take some action really ....

by Raakhee, Auckland, on May 20, 2008 07:37 AM, Report abuse

i m no fan of sonia gandhi, but an offense is an offense and you should never cross the law of the land. He is being tried for posting obscene content on sonia gandhi and it is right. rahul has right to speech and indian constitution does not give you right to defame anybody and more so a public figure and an indian politician of tht stature. Rahul is not innocent but ignorant of law, thts all i can say.

by rajesh, singapore, on May 20, 2008 09:30 AM, Report abuse

BJP and Shivsena's business is to do moral policing only over films, cheer leaders etc......here a woman is insulted (she is congress leader later) the parties should back the action on Rahul.

by Boxer, Bangalore, on May 20, 2008 10:36 AM, Report abuse

Dear K Shah, Rahul posted Obscene / vulgar Pictures and made them look like some prominent leader. If you think this is against freedom of expression. then you should allow other gentlemen from your beloved party BJP/shiv sena to post Obscene pics of your wife / mother etc.

by Rajesh Patil, Pune, on May 20, 2008 03:08 PM, Report abuse

Dear Raakhee when did you check Rahul's posting after he was arrested? once a person is arrested on such charges, the main offensive content is taken out from the page. All the pictures were taken out, after the arrest. If this had happened to Thackrey, then you would have a different opinion. who are you trying to fool

by Rajesh Patil, Pune, on May 20, 2008 03:21 PM, Report abuse

Big Brother is watching over us... Look guys, as a whole, we Indians are living in a very dangeruos time. People from abroad try to blow up our towns, our politicians will jail anyone who talks against them and the cops are their private guards paid with our hard earned money! We Indians, are afraid. Of our own government. We bring them to power. And they beat the crap out of us. As as far as denying rights go, look around you. Its everywhere. From a crappy dental college in rural western Maharashtra to the biggest government college in the country. Nobody wants to give a citizen his just due. Another example is the government trying to get into BlackBerry's RIMs email database. Don't every give in guys! Don't let big brother read my emails. I don't want a Patriot act in India. If I wanted that, I'd move to America. The sad fact is, we Indians are becoming like the Americans. With too much emphasis on Privatised health care, unlawful legislation and a population that is afraid of the government.

by Very Worried Ab, Kolhapur, MS, INDIA, on May 20, 2008 11:50 AM, Report abuse Reply

Do you know how many people die in our country due to terrorists. just because your email is being scanned you are so frustrated, do you know how many people are in pain because of terrorists killing their family member. if government don't keep an eye, terrorists will use blackberry for any terror activity. as for this person who was arrested he had posted Obscene Pictures too. What would you do if the same happened to your mother. Such sicko people should be arrested and punished

by Bhosle, mumbai, on May 20, 2008 02:57 PM, Report abuse

This is strange. How can someone be arrested for posting comments against a prominent person. This needs serious contemplation on the part of the media and the people.

by Ajay Shastri, Delhi, on May 20, 2008 12:32 AM, Report abuse Reply

I think you haven't seen what he had posted. he posted vulgar pictures too.

by chirag, mumbai, on May 20, 2008 02:49 PM, Report abuse

Who ever says we are a democracy he must be crazy. We are living in a country ruled by criminals,who are wolf in sheep clothing. If a person cannot express his feelings regarding someone cant be a crime, vulgar content is a mistake. Police in our country will chase these kind of crimes, when bomb balsts go unpunished. Terrorists r let off the hook without a blink of the eye.

by Virat, Bangalore, on May 20, 2008 11:32 AM, Report abuse Reply

Dear virat he used Obscene pictures too. you have the right to express yourself. but you don't have any right to put Photo edited Obscene picture of any women. be it Sonia Gandhi or be it your sister/ mother. And if you dont like Indian Democracy then you go and live in Communist China or Terrorist run Pakistan

by chirag, mumbai, on May 20, 2008 02:44 PM, Report abuse

fsdfasdf

by Anonymous, sdf, on May 20, 2008 02:34 PM, Report abuse Reply

This arrest is absurd...I can't even hate my dear politician and let the whole world know about it ??? I am strictly against any vulgar comments about any human being but there is a trend which is recently cropping with the rise of intolerance amongst political leaders. A leader should be ready to accept ridicule and opposition from anyone in the country - but it his/her duty to serve the country nonetheless.

by Jags, Delhi, on May 20, 2008 02:18 PM, Report abuse Reply

Rahul should be released. there must be other people as well who are a part of this community.

by Anonymous, India, on May 20, 2008 01:35 PM, Report abuse Reply

Dear friends below who have expressed their opinion in favor of Rahul Vaid stating he has the right to express his personal opinion against anyone in a democratic country, I completely agree with you all. Of course, we do have right to express what we feel about anyone around us, and for that reason, no law or police can punish us. However, in this case, we have to note that Rahul Vaid does not fall within the purview of right of expression, speech, and opinion. He has crossed beyond his rights, forcing the law to remind him that there is no right to obscenity and vulgarity not only in this country but anywhere in the world. Perhaps if he had just expressed his resentment against Sonia Gandhi (or whoever it may be) and not indulged in any vulgarity, he would not be in trouble today. I think humanity comes above any democracy, and I hope you all agree with this.

by Shiju, Bangalore, on May 20, 2008 10:29 AM, Report abuse Reply

Just a small correction. A lot of vulgarity and obscenity is protected by the First Amendment (Right to Freedom of Expression) in the United States. Also defamation is a matter of civil jurisprudence there rather than criminal courts.

by Anonymous, Bangalore, on May 20, 2008 12:55 PM, Report abuse

I agree with you and your comments. No vulgarity should be tolerated towards anyone.

by suma, Singapore, on May 20, 2008 01:29 PM, Report abuse

I am an Indian and I want my country to be served by literates no matter what ever their origin may be, they should be loyal and honest to Our Nation. As an Indian we have right to express what ever we feel, It?s the listener?s choice to accept or to reject it. I strongly oppose the arrest of Mr. Rahul; rather I would recommend him to educate himself (As a literate it?s not good to use vulgar words in any groups). There are many blog which speaks ill of many famous personnel Mr. Amol has done it just to gain Sonia?s attention and not of any positive thought.

by Humanist, India, on May 20, 2008 12:51 PM, Report abuse Reply

It's really disheartening...again a common man in the jinx..what if some BIG GUN from policitcs had said the same thing...?????

by Shoaib Jameel, Jamshedpur, on May 20, 2008 12:16 PM, Report abuse Reply

Pls note that Speech laws in India are restrictive..there is NO FREE SPEECH. Thats the diff betn USA and India. They have the First Amendment(mind u, the FIRST) ..whereas India amended Speech laws at the time of Independance.It clearly says Orkut complied with local laws. If Rahul wrote something Obscene..he shld be punished..if he has just used critical words the courts will side with him.

by armando, mum, on May 20, 2008 11:58 AM, Report abuse Reply

Everybody should respect to our constitution, and humanity. People should think before expressing himself in each aspects. And in short everybody knows what is right and what is wrong.

by Dilshad, Gurgaon, on May 20, 2008 11:18 AM, Report abuse Reply

Hey Folks, I believe everyone has a right to express there views about someone they like/dislike. But if someone takes advantage out of it and add vulgar contents to it seems to be wrong!!! but then we're human beings and just for that you cant sack a guy for 5 yrs!!! Hope he finds a way out of this!!

by Rave, Mumbai, on May 20, 2008 10:49 AM, Report abuse Reply

freedom of speech and expression ? This is what for which india is known all round the globe..........Is this how it is implimeted??????????????Think again.........

by Satyabrata Das, Bhubaneswar, on May 20, 2008 07:29 AM, Report abuse Reply

That's true.....................

by Ranjita Das, Bhubaneswar, on May 20, 2008 07:38 AM, Report abuse

People have the right to express an opinion but do not have the right to degrade or absuse anybody. I hope more of such actions are taken by the police authorities. Everthing you say or do cannot be classified as freedom of speech. Freedom of speech is misunderstood by many countries, mainly India. This just proves you cannot get away with anything you say or do. One has to be accountable for his actions. Thank you to Orkut & the Pune police for taking prompt action.

by Anees, Bangalore, on May 20, 2008 10:19 AM, Report abuse

People have the right to express an opinion but do not have the right to degrade or absuse anybody. I hope more of such actions are taken by the police authorities.

by Anees, Bangalore, on May 20, 2008 10:15 AM, Report abuse Reply

this is democracy gone totaly wrong

by fallofdemocarcy, kol, on May 19, 2008 10:57 PM, Report abuse Reply

People..watch out...we all may get arrested together this time for expressing our opinion AGAINST police and sonia gandhi...we shdnt be sarcastic...we better watch out.. This is the position in r country today...imrtance by police to unimportant matters... This is not hitler's regime na..y are un democratic measures being implemented...

by mr12, pune, on May 20, 2008 10:06 AM, Report abuse

Yes True.

by Sumeet, New DElhi, on May 20, 2008 10:09 AM, Report abuse

this is too much if i hate some one then there is nothing wrong this is not sonia gandhi's case if some made or join a community that hats me then is police going to arrest that person ? ervry one has right to hate or love and express his/her feelings openly .if you do not force someone to love or hate then it is not legal in my view.

by Raghavendra, Delhi, on May 20, 2008 09:23 AM, Report abuse Reply

and they say tht v hv freedom of speech... #^$%#@$$#@

by Stuffer, Mumbai, on May 20, 2008 09:21 AM, Report abuse Reply

What a shame for such a thing to happen...?? seriously there is NO NEED to arrest and imprison and charge so much money for jus saying 'I hate Sonia GAndhi' its freaking just a free will...erveryone has a RIGHT to express their opinion..n on such community websites ppl can put forth their thots. well ofcourse the govt, police...n all the likes shud only bother to take action if certain comments make u feel that its LIFE THREATENING for anyone or the country..then u shud have some rigorous actions...NOT FOR JUS SAYIN an opinion...!! I guess everyone in the online world shud sorta make it known to the so call ppl who even had a thot of gettin this poor guy arrested...that THIS WAS NOT A CRIME..and U ARE GONNA PUNISH AN INNOCENT MAN..N THIS IS NOT FAIR...!

by Raakhee, Auckland, on May 20, 2008 05:45 AM, Report abuse Reply

No harm to democracy. You can say watever u want but that doesn't give any right to put up obscene things on a public forum.

by Nobody, Seoul, on May 20, 2008 06:14 AM, Report abuse

Just putting up ur opinion and how u feel..isnt OBSCENE mate...!! get ur facts right here. its jus a freaking OPINION....like i can make one of u right away...!!

by Raakhee, Auckland, on May 20, 2008 07:59 AM, Report abuse

well o well.. why dont we just go and arrest amir khan and amitabh bachchan too for their blogs... and why dont we have hang all those reporters who publish their reports against some other people. ... why dont we.... This guy who raised the complaint is a freako at the first place... and well the police again is a freaking institute.. wat holy crap...

by Varun, manipal, on May 20, 2008 09:20 AM, Report abuse

Has this reporter and the newspaper lost it's mind? what was the need to put the man's name and email id?

by Anonymous, S, on May 20, 2008 08:48 AM, Report abuse Reply

woah look at that now..m trying to post Rahul's profile link here..so that all can go check it..and show our support to him..but some how its been moderated..and not coming up at all...!! well ppl do ur own search on orkut then....thats all i can say. I found it when i searched for 'Rahul Vaid' and then when u look for where he is from..coz there are quite a few out there..but when u see Gurgaon, Haryana..u know its him...!!

by Raakhee, Auckland, on May 20, 2008 07:55 AM, Report abuse Reply

Guys, go check out Rahul's orkut profile..and i guess we shud all show him our support and also show the government a ridicule on this matter.... what say..??

by Raakhee, Auckland, on May 20, 2008 07:40 AM, Report abuse Reply

This is the only country in the world where expressing your personal opinion can send you to jail while the most corrupt politicians and bureaucrats rule the state. Its a shame that we live here. And whats most amazing fact is that police is ready to make such arrests promptly when a 'congress activist' makes a complaint, where as the police is least helpful when an ordinary citizen requires their help.

by Jagat Sharma, Antwerp, on May 20, 2008 06:55 AM, Report abuse Reply

Sad.. really.. Now you may be jailed for not supporting any xyz politician.. or worse, criticizing any slimy politician on web forums.. I agree that posting derogatory pics (not sure if the person actually did that) is punishable, but abusing any politician is not!! This also sets a bad precedent.. If any regional politicians who run anti-outsider campaigns, are criticized on orkut, there may be police action. (I am afraid of taking names, but you know whom I mean.) I also see many other politicians abused on forums and blogs.. Why special treatment for sonia gandhi?

by WilderNess, nowhere, on May 19, 2008 08:56 PM, Report abuse Reply

I think in india Laws is only for people not for politicians, its really bad. This arrasted man has making publicity of sonia gandhi as well as orkut. its always happen everywhere. There is no need to involve in Politics matter in india, That is only conclusion of all professional people in india. Do not give votes such a people.

by dnyanesh, pune, on May 20, 2008 06:51 AM, Report abuse

What ever happened to Article 19A of the Indian constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech and expression ? Is this because she is a politician or does a person get prosecuted if he/she says i hate my boy/girl-friend. At this rate, everyone will be in jail or keep one's mouth shut, which is a good way to stifle freedom. Gawd, next thing i know i am in the lockup for writing this. The law was made to ensure that a person is not defamed by another. But this is exploiting the law. Democracy gone haywire.

by NTH, New Delhi, on May 19, 2008 10:26 PM, Report abuse Reply

there is no exploitation of law.. and for that matter the said community is still thriving.. with lot many members.. its aganist a person who has posted something which even cant be said publicly.. action has been taken.. its not just for sonia alone.. there has been actions taken aganist lot many, who has created fake accounts... etc.. but when it comes to people at power it comes a news.. for the rest also actions are taken..

by Jagan, Hyd, on May 19, 2008 11:01 PM, Report abuse