Supreme Court Directs Madhya Pradesh on Shah Prosecution

The India — Supreme Court of India has directed the India — Madhya Pradesh government to decide within two weeks on granting sanction to prosecute minister Vijay Sharma for alleged objectionable remarks against India — Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) completed its probe and submitted its final report, but further proceedings have been stalled due to the India — Madhya Pradesh government's delay in granting mandatory sanction under Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The India — Supreme Court of India expressed strong disapproval of the delay and Vijay Sharma's conduct, stating that it is too late for an apology.