MP Cabinet Refuses Nod To Prosecute Minister Vijay Shah Over Remarks Against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi Despite SIT Findings
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The cabinet on Tuesday turned down the SIT's demand for prosecution of Tribal Welfare Minister Vijay Shah for making comments on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. An inquiry panel formed by the Supreme Court probed the case. On the basis of evidence and statements of various people, the SIT considered that Shah had commented against Qureshi. The cabinet on Tuesday turned down the…
On Tuesday, India's Cabinet refused to support the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) call for prosecuting Tribal Welfare Minister Vijay Shah over comments he made regarding Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The SIT had investigated the matter after Shah's remarks, which labeled Qureshi's sister as a terrorist. The cabinet, however, decided not to permit his prosecution based on Section 196(1)(a) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).
Although the SIT had sought the state government's approval for prosecution, the cabinet ultimately made the decision without consulting the officers present at the meeting. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav revealed that Shah had already apologized three times for his remarks. Once the government's decision is communicated to the Governor, the state will forward an affidavit to the Supreme Court, explaining their refusal to prosecute Shah.
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