The Supreme Court criticised the Madhya Pradesh government for delaying sanction to prosecute minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over objectionable remarks. CJI Surya Kant said, “Just comply with our order, enough is enough, the first thing was an apology.”
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea seeking minister Shah’s removal for calling Col. Sofia Qureshi “sister of terrorists.” Court directs SIT to probe remarks and warns Shah over lack of public apology.
Supreme Court pulls up MP minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for failing to issue a proper public apology over remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi. SIT asked to submit probe report by August 13.
Today, On 16th May, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav said he will follow the court’s directions amid calls for Minister Vijay Shah’s resignation. He also hit back at Congress, citing ongoing legal cases against several of its leaders.
Today, On 15th May, The Madhya Pradesh High Court said the FIR against BJP MP Kunwar Vijay Shah lacked essential elements and could be quashed. It noted serious deficiencies and ordered monitoring of the probe involving Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.
