The complaint names Nishu’s father Sanjay Azad as well. Sachdeva has alleged that Nishu, who has identified herself as a minor, operated the account from the family home and that her father had knowledge and control over it. The complaint itself states that the complainant has no personal knowledge of Nishu’s age, leaving the issue to be determined during the investigation.
Nishu, 14, has been in the spotlight in recent months as a student activist associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which organised protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. She drew wider attention after her father was allegedly assaulted during one of the protests. Nishu subsequently appeared at the Parliament Street police station with Azad Samaj Party chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad and other supporters, demanding action in the case.
The alleged assault led to another controversy involving self-styled Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj. A video of Bhardwaj claiming responsibility for assaulting Sanjay Azad circulated widely, following which Delhi Police detained him from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. He was subsequently arrested in connection with the case and later released on interim bail. Bhardwaj has claimed that the incident was an act of self-defence.
Nishu has also alleged that she and her family continued to face threats following the Jantar Mantar controversy. In September, she said the threats had kept her away from school and tuition and claimed that she and her family had not received adequate security despite directions from the Supreme Court.
The latest proceedings are separate from the alleged assault case and concern only the social media content cited in Sachdeva’s complaint. The court has so far sought a response from the police and has not directed registration of an FIR.
With PTI inputs
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