Remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi: SIT Completes Probe Against MP Minister Vijay Shah; Prosecution Sanction Awaits Governor’s Decision
The court said the investigation is complete and the chargesheet will be filed only after the state grants sanction.
- On Monday, the Supreme Court recorded that Madhya Pradesh has yet to grant sanction to prosecute Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for alleged derogatory remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, though the Special Investigation Team probe is complete.
- The controversy stems from remarks Shah allegedly made after Operation Sindoor criticizing Colonel Qureshi; the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered an FIR against him for using "language of the gutters."
- Senior advocate Maninder Singh urged the court to consider Shah's public apology, yet the bench previously labeled the minister's conduct "unfortunate"; sanction requests have been pending since August 2025.
- The State informed the bench that the file seeking sanction awaits a decision at the gubernatorial level, prompting the Supreme Court to direct compliance with previous orders on the prosecution decision.
- Once the competent authority grants sanction, the Special Investigation Team will file a chargesheet before the court of competent jurisdiction; the bench adjourned the matter pending further State compliance.
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Col Sofiya Qureshi case: Decision imminent on prosecution sanction, Madhya Pradesh govt tells SC
Madhya Pradesh government informed the Supreme Court about an imminent decision. The state minister Vijay Shah faces potential prosecution for controversial remarks made earlier. The special investigation team has concluded its investigation and forwarded the proposal. A decision on sanction for prosecution is expected by Tuesday. The court sought clarity on the next steps following the authority's decision.
Remarks on Col Sofiya: Sanction awaited to prosecute MP minister, SC told
The Supreme Court was informed that sanction is awaited to prosecute Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his remarks against Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi. The SIT probe is complete, and a chargesheet will be filed once sanction is obtained. Shah had previously apologised for his controversial comments.
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