SC refuses to entertain plea against influencer Nazia Elahi Khan
Obviously, it means something else...you want to politicise it,” remarked the bench, refusing to admit the petition filed by advocate Md Anas Chaudhary.The court further pointed out that statutory mechanisms already exist to deal with such grievances.“Are the rules not there? The 2009 Rules (Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009)...why don’t you take recourse available? We understand this petition is intended to serve some other purpose,” the bench observed.After the court indicated that it was not inclined to entertain the matter, the petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the plea.
- ▪Obviously, it means something else...you want to politicise it,” remarked the bench, refusing to admit the petition filed by advocate Md Anas Chaudhary.The court further pointed out that statutory mechanisms already exist to deal with such
- ▪The 2009 Rules (Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009)...why don’t you take recourse available?
- ▪We understand this petition is intended to serve some other purpose,” the bench observed.After the court indicated that it was not inclined to entertain the matter, the petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the plea.
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HomeNextSC refuses to entertain plea against influencer Nazia Elahi KhanThe petition sought directions for registration of criminal proceedings against Khan for allegedly making blasphemous and inflammatory statements against Prophet Muhammad.Published on: Jul 15, 2026, 11:26:05 ISTBy Utkarsh AnandPrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy link The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a public interest petition seeking action against social media influencer Nazia Elahi Khan over her alleged derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad, observing that the plea appeared to be an attempt to “politicise” the issue instead of pursuing remedies available under the law.Social media influencer Nazia Elahi Khan.
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