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Madhya Pradesh Govt Advises No Permission to Prosecute Minister Vijay Shah in Colonel Sophia Kurashi Case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 10:02 AM
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The state government has recommended that no sanction be granted to file a criminal case against minister Vijay Shah over the controversial remarks involving Colonel Sophia Kurashi.
The Madhya Pradesh state government, after reviewing the complaint lodged against minister Vijay Shah, has advised that the sanction required to file a criminal case in the Colonel Sophia Kurashi controversy should not be granted.
Officials said the material presented does not satisfy the legal threshold for initiating prosecution.
As a result, Shah is likely to avoid a court trial, although the issue may still be examined by other agencies or political opponents.
The decision underscores the government's approach to handling internal disputes and legal actions involving its own members.
Officials said the material presented does not satisfy the legal threshold for initiating prosecution.
As a result, Shah is likely to avoid a court trial, although the issue may still be examined by other agencies or political opponents.
The decision underscores the government's approach to handling internal disputes and legal actions involving its own members.