On January 19, the court had directed the state government to decide within two weeks on granting prosecution sanction against the minister, but the state has yet to take the call.
Speaking to reporters, Shah apologised for the remarks and said he never intended to insult a woman officer, the armed forces or any section of society.
The apex court was hearing an appeal filed by Shah challenging the Madhya Pradesh HC's order for registration of an FIR against him over his alleged remarks against Colonel Qureshi.
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From his May 2025 remark on Colonel Sophia Qureshi to his recent comments on Ladli Behnas in Ratlam, minister Vijay Shah has repeatedly made controversial women-targeted remarks.
Protests against Vijayvargiya, demanding his sacking from the state cabinet, have been reported from Bhopal, Indore, Shivpuri and some other districts.
