Archive · 1 Sep 2026
MP Government Says Vijay Shah Prosecution Sanction Awaits Governor
The Supreme Court is considering a case involving Minister Vijay Shah.
The case relates to remarks he allegedly made about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.
A Special Investigation Team has finished investigating the matter.
The team’s recommendation now needs approval before prosecution can begin.
That approval is currently with the Governor.
The court said the Governor should be allowed to decide.
If approval is given, prosecutors can file formal charges.
If approval is refused, the investigation will end with a closure report.
The Madhya Pradesh government told the Supreme Court that prosecution sanction against Minister Vijay Shah is pending before the Governor.
The sanction concerns Shah’s controversial remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.
The Special Investigation Team’s inquiry is complete, with its recommendation awaiting a decision.
If sanction is granted, authorities can proceed with filing a chargesheet.
If sanction is denied, the SIT will have to file a closure report.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah, the state government, the Special Investigation Team, and the Supreme Court are involved; the remarks concerned Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.
- What
- The Supreme Court was informed that prosecution sanction against Vijay Shah is pending before the Governor.
- When
- The hearing took place on Monday; the High Court took suo motu cognisance on May 14, 2025.
- Where
- The matter was heard before the Supreme Court of India and concerns Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The sanction is required to determine whether the completed investigation can lead to a chargesheet or must end with a closure report.
- Accused minister
- Vijay Shah, a minister in the Madhya Pradesh government
- Related remarks
- Controversial remarks concerning Colonel Sofiya Qureshi
- Current status
- The prosecution-sanction recommendation is pending before the Governor
- Investigation
- The Special Investigation Team has completed its investigation
- If sanction is granted
- Authorities can proceed with filing a chargesheet
- If sanction is denied
- A closure report must be filed
- High Court action
- The High Court took suo motu cognisance and directed registration of a criminal case on May 14, 2025