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An FIR was registered in Indore district last Wednesday night after the order of the MP High Court against senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Madhya Pradesh Tribal Welfare Minister Vijay Shah for allegedly making objectionable comments about Colonel Sofia Qureshi. An FIR has been registered against the minister under 3 different sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Let us know how much punishment has been provided in these sections.
An official associated with the case said that in a post on social media X, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that after the order of the High Court, instructions have been given to take action against Tribal Welfare Minister Shah. This FIR has been lodged by Ravi Shankar Pareek in Manpur police station under Indore Rural. This FIR was lodged late last Wednesday at 11:30 pm.
In which cases was the case registered
A police officer also said that an FIR has been registered in Manpur police station on the orders of the court. Superintendent of Police (Rural) Hitika Vasal told news agency PTI that the FIR has been registered. An FIR has been registered against him under Sections 152, 196(1)(B) and 197 (1)(C) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
An FIR has been registered against Madhya Pradesh government minister Kunwar Vijay Shah under Sections 152, 196(1)(B) and 197(1)(C) of the IPC. The FIR has been registered on the directions of the Madhya Pradesh High Court over Kunwar Vijay Shah’s objectionable remarks against Colonel Sofia Qureshi.
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How much punishment will be given if found guilty
The case has been registered under sections 152 (act endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of the country), 196 (1) (B) (act having a negative impact on mutual harmony between different communities, which causes or is likely to cause a breach of public peace) and 197 (1) (C) (speaking about the people of a community, which adversely affects the mutual harmony between different communities).
Now, if found guilty under section 152, a person can be sentenced to life imprisonment, or imprisonment up to 7 years and fine. Similarly, under section 196 (1) (B), a person can be punished with 3 years imprisonment or fine or both. In case of committing a crime at a religious place or religious event, the punishment increases to 5 years. Under 197 (1) (C), two types of punishment have been provided, if found guilty, the accused can be imprisoned for up to 3 years, fined or both. If the same crime is committed at a religious place, the punishment can increase to 5 years.
I am ashamed, I apologize: Vijay Shah
On the other hand, amid the growing controversy, BJP leader and minister Vijay Shah once again apologized for his remarks against the woman officer of the Army and said that he respects ‘Sister Sophia’ and the Army. He has apologized after the High Court reprimanded him and ordered to register an FIR against him.
After the court order, the demand for immediate dismissal of Vijay Shah from the state cabinet intensified. Sharing a video on social media as the controversy grew, Shah said, “My recent statement has hurt the sentiments of the society. For this, I am not only ashamed, saddened from the heart, but also apologize.” Also, Minister Vijay Shah called Colonel Sofia a “sister of the country” and said that she has worked rising above caste and society while performing her national duty. Shah had made a controversial statement without naming Qureshi during a program organized in a village in Indore on Monday.
