Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Abu Azmi Moves Bombay HC to Quash FIR Over Aurangzeb Remarks
Abu Azmi, a politician, is in trouble for some comments he made about a historical figure.
Someone filed a complaint, and the police started an investigation.
Azmi went to court to try to stop the case, saying he didn't mean any harm and that it's all politically motivated.
The court is now asking the police for their side of the story.
Azmi says he's sorry if he said anything wrong and is trying to clear his name in court.
Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi moved the Bombay High Court to quash an FIR against him.
The FIR was filed due to his remarks allegedly praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and comments on temples during the Mughal era.
Azmi was suspended from the Maharashtra Assembly's budget session for these statements.
The High Court has sought a response from the Mumbai police.
Azmi's plea claims the FIR is politically motivated and lacks evidence of malicious intent.
- Who
- Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi
- What
- Abu Azmi is seeking to quash an FIR.
- When
- The Bombay High Court heard the plea on Monday and will hear the matter again after four weeks.
- Where
- Bombay High Court
- Why
- Azmi claims the FIR is politically motivated and without merit.
Azmi's Stance
Shiv Sena's View
Intent of Remarks
Azmi's Stance
Azmi claims the FIR is politically motivated and the statements were taken out of context.
Shiv Sena's View
The Shiv Sena member, who filed the complaint, believes that Azmi hurt religious sentiments.
- Politician
- Abu Azmi
- Political Party
- Samajwadi Party
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Case Type
- FIR Quash Plea
- Charges
- Hurting religious sentiments, insulting religious beliefs, and defamation
- Next Hearing
- After four weeks