Overview

• Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah faces an FIR under IPC sections 152, 196(1)(b), and 197(1)(c) for his remarks on Colonel Sofia Qureshi.
• The High Court took suo moto cognizance of Shah's statement, ordering an FIR within four hours, and later demanded corrections to the FIR for clarity on prosecutable offenses.
• The Supreme Court refused Shah's plea to stay the FIR, emphasizing the responsibility expected from someone in his position.
• Shah issued a public apology, asserting he intended no disrespect to Colonel Qureshi or the armed forces.
• The Chief Minister’s office has directed law enforcement to comply with judicial orders and proceed with the investigation without interference.