Dr. Neelam Singh Arrested for Tweets About Sunjay Kapur's Death
Who is ‘The Skin Doctor’ Arrested For Putting Out Tweets Against Sunjay Kapur Family?
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Dr. Neelam Singh, known as 'The Skin Doctor', was arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly tweeting against the Kapur family following the death of businessman Sunjay Kapur. He was granted bail within five hours after the Kapur family filed a complaint regarding his posts questioning the circumstances of Kapur's death.
- 01Dr. Neelam Singh was arrested for tweets allegedly defaming the Kapur family.
- 02Sunjay Kapur, a businessman, died on June 12 in London from natural causes.
- 03The Kapur family has raised suspicions about the circumstances of his death.
- 04Dr. Singh was granted bail within five hours of his arrest.
- 05The incident highlights the intersection of social media commentary and legal issues.
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Dr. Neelam Singh, a dermatologist popularly known as 'The Skin Doctor', was arrested by Delhi Police after the Kapur family lodged a complaint regarding his tweets about the death of businessman Sunjay Kapur. Singh's posts, which questioned the timing of Kapur's death and the legitimacy of his will, led to his arrest at the Vasant Kunj Police Station. Sunjay Kapur, who was the chairman of Sona Comstar and previously married to actress Karisma Kapoor, died in London on June 12 while playing polo. Medical reports indicated that his death was due to natural causes related to cardiac issues. However, following his death, Rani Kapur, Sunjay's mother, called for a criminal investigation in the UK, citing 'unexplained circumstances'. Singh was released on bail within five hours of his arrest, as confirmed by senior Supreme Court lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani.
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This incident raises concerns about the legal implications of social media commentary in India, particularly regarding sensitive topics like death and defamation.
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