‘Must exercise restraint’: SC slams MP minister for ‘irresponsible’ remarks on Col. Sofiya Qureshi | India News
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his “irresponsible” comments on Colonel Sofiya QureshiA bench of CJI B R Gavai and Justice A G Masih reminded Shah that a person holding constitutional post must exercise restraint, especially when the country is facing a situation like Operation Sindoor.CJI B R Gavai & Justice A G Masih criticised minister Vijay Shah, who sought stay of HC order for FIR for his irresponsible comments, and asked why he can’t approach high court. “What sort of statements are you making?,” the top court lamented Shah.Minister’s counsel Vibha Makhija said the minister’s comment has been over-hyped and that he has apologised.This comes a day after Madhya Pradesh high court , in a strongly worded order, directed the state DGP to immediately register an FIR against Shah under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), warning that failure to comply would result in contempt proceedings.(This is a developing story)
