15 May 2025: The Supreme Court on Thursday slammed Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his controversial comments against Col Sofiya Qureshi.
A bench comprising CJI BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih remarked, “Holding a constitutional position, you should have exercised a degree of restraint, especially when country is undergoing such a situation.”
While the court agreed to hear Shah’s plea seeking a stay on the FIR against him on Friday, it declined to halt the ongoing proceedings in the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which had suo motu ordered the registration of the FIR against the BJP minister.
Summary:
The Supreme Court condemned MP Minister Vijay Shah for derogatory remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, urging public officials to maintain respect and decorum.