Archive · 19 Jun 2025
MP High Court Considers FIRs Against Jitu Patwari
Jitu Patwari, a leader in the Madhya Pradesh Congress, is in legal trouble.
He's fighting two different cases in court.
One case is about sharing a picture of a young girl who was a victim of a crime, which could break privacy rules.
The other case is about something he said about a former politician, Imarti Devi, which she found offensive.
The court has heard both sides of the arguments and will soon decide if the cases against Patwari should continue or be stopped.
Jitu Patwari, Madhya Pradesh Congress President, faces two FIRs.
One FIR relates to revealing a tribal rape victim's identity on social media.
The second FIR is based on an alleged objectionable remark about Imarti Devi.
Both FIRs are being challenged in the Jabalpur High Court.
The High Court has reserved its decision, with an expected announcement soon.
- Who
- Jitu Patwari and lawyers for both sides.
- What
- Jitu Patwari is challenging two FIRs.
- When
- The FIRs were registered in April and May 2024, with the court hearing occurring recently.
- Where
- The cases are being heard in the Jabalpur High Court, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To determine whether the FIRs against Patwari should be dismissed.
- Defendant
- Jitu Patwari
- Court
- Jabalpur High Court
- First FIR
- Jhabua, April 2024; POCSO Act and BNS sections related to revealing identity.
- Second FIR
- Dabra, May 2024; Alleged objectionable remarks about Imarti Devi under IPC and SC/ST Act.
- Current Status
- Court has reserved judgement