11/02/2026
Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant in Defamation Case Against Ratna Maya Chetry; Subhajit Ghosh Also Named
MON TAWANG VIGILANCE
TAWANG | February 11, 2026 |
A local court has taken serious legal action in a high-profile defamation and public order case by issuing non-bailable warrants against Ratna Maya Chetry and Subhajit Ghosh.
According to court records, the warrants were issued after the duo failed to appear before the judiciary in connection with allegations stemming from comments made on social media that were construed as defamatory toward Aalo town and its residents. The presiding magistrate has directed the Officer-in-Charge of Aalo Police Station to execute the warrants and proceed in compliance with due process. The next hearing has been scheduled for February 24, 2026.
The case traces its origins to public outrage triggered by remarks attributed to Influencee Ratna Maya Chetry, which prompted the All Aalo Students’ Union (AASU) to move the court and call for the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against her and associates for allegedly disseminating derogatory content about the locality online. AASU officials asserted that the statements had harmed the reputation and sentiments of the community, leading to wider contestation in public forums and legal corridors.
In response to the uproar, an FIR was registered against Chetry and two others, with law enforcement agencies initiating an inquiry into the allegations. Reports indicate that her defence counsel’s attempt to have the case dismissed at an early stage was rejected, and bail applications have also been denied.
The non-bailable warrant effectively means that Chetry and Ghosh must be taken into custody upon apprehension, and they cannot secure release without the court’s express permission once arrested. Legal experts note that such warrants are typically issued when an accused repeatedly fails to appear for hearings or when the court deems it necessary to ensure compliance with judicial proceedings.
As the matter moves to the next hearing on February 24, attention will be on whether the accused complies with the court’s orders and how the judiciary balances the legal process with questions of intent, public sentiment and digital expression.
