The Times of India

Remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi: SC puts MP govt on notice; 2 weeks to sanction action against minister

The Supreme Court has mandated the Madhya Pradesh government to decide within two weeks on prosecuting minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his offensive remarks against Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The court noted the SIT's report is pending since August 2025, urging the state to act promptly on the mandatory sanction required under law.