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Religion
Indore Court Issues Summons to Jain Saint Sudhasagar Maharaj Over Lawyers' Remarks
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 08:46 PM
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A court in Indore has issued a summons to Jain saint Sudhasagar Maharaj after lawyers filed a complaint over his remarks about the legal profession.
Jain ascetic Sudhasagar Maharaj, who is observing a four‑month stay in Indore, attracted public attention after making comments that were perceived as critical of lawyers. The remarks quickly sparked a dispute, prompting several members of the legal community to lodge a formal complaint.
The complaint was filed in a local court, alleging that the saint's statements were defamatory and could undermine the reputation of the legal profession. Lawyers argued that the remarks crossed the line from religious discourse to personal attack, warranting judicial intervention.
During the hearing, the court examined the petition and, finding sufficient cause, issued a summons directing Sudhasagar Maharaj to appear before the magistrate. The summons marks the first legal step in a case that now moves from public debate to formal judicial scrutiny.
The matter remains pending, and no further orders have been issued pending the saint's response and any subsequent proceedings.
The complaint was filed in a local court, alleging that the saint's statements were defamatory and could undermine the reputation of the legal profession. Lawyers argued that the remarks crossed the line from religious discourse to personal attack, warranting judicial intervention.
During the hearing, the court examined the petition and, finding sufficient cause, issued a summons directing Sudhasagar Maharaj to appear before the magistrate. The summons marks the first legal step in a case that now moves from public debate to formal judicial scrutiny.
The matter remains pending, and no further orders have been issued pending the saint's response and any subsequent proceedings.