Prayagraj: The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Prayagraj, on Friday sought a report from the police in connection with alleged objectionable social media posts targeting the daughter of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.The CJM has fixed June 18 as the next date of hearing.The order was passed on an application filed by former Samajwadi Party district president, Yogesh Chandra Yadav, seeking the registration of an FIR against those operating the accounts behind the posts and requesting that the matter be investigated by the cybercrime cell.According to the petitioner, the alleged posts aim to tarnish the social, personal and political image of Akhilesh Yadav. It is also alleged that those responsible intend to disturb social harmony.The petitioner stated that Akhilesh Yadav’s daughter is a student and that the posts concerning her have no public interest, but are personal, obscene and objectionable.It was further alleged that the language used in several social media posts is similar, prima facie indicating a coordinated conspiracy.The petitioner added that the matter is purely cyber and digital in nature, and that only a specialised cyber agency can obtain electronic evidence, which would help identify contact numbers and email IDs of those responsible and enable legal action.The petitioner also urged the court to take steps to curb the misuse of social media platforms for defaming individuals. Screenshots, social media URLs and other digital evidence have been submitted with the petition.
