No FIR for CM Rekha Gupta Over 'Hanuman' Remark: Delhi Court
A Delhi court dismissed a plea to file an FIR against CM Rekha Gupta over alleged remarks comparing officials to Lord Hanuman.
A Delhi court has declined a request to register a First Information Report (FIR) against Chief Minister Rekha Gupta following a controversy over her alleged comments regarding government officials. The Rouse Avenue court dismissed the application on Thursday, providing a significant reprieve to the Chief Minister.
The Controversy: 'Tails Catching Fire'
The legal battle began after a complaint was filed by Ram Niwas Sharma. The complainant alleged that during a public event on September 23, 2025, CM Rekha Gupta made derogatory remarks while addressing a crowd at the Kashmere Gate ISBT. The event was held to launch the Delhi Transport Corporation's (DTC) interstate AC bus service between Delhi and Baraut.
According to the complaint, the Chief Minister compared the working style of Delhi government officials to Lord Hanuman. The specific statement attributed to her was: "Our Delhi government officials are all like Hanuman. These Hanumans work hard when their tails catch fire. Before that, they forget."
Mr. Sharma argued that these remarks were made in a public forum, witnessed by government employees and the general public, and were therefore unacceptable.
The Police Investigation and Court's Stance
The legal proceedings saw several critical steps before the court reached its decision:
- Status Report: On October 3, the court requested a status report from the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Kashmere Gate police station.
- Police Verdict: The Delhi Police submitted their report on October 15, effectively giving CM Rekha Gupta a clean chit. The police stated that the remarks did not constitute a cognizable offence.
- Evidence Provided: Along with the report, the police submitted a transcript of the speech and a certificate under Section 63(4)(c) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Ashwani Panwar, after hearing the matter and reserving the order on October 29, ultimately dismissed the application seeking the registration of an FIR.
What Happens Next?
While the plea for an immediate FIR was dismissed, the legal process has not entirely concluded. The court has scheduled the next hearing for November 19, specifically to record the statement of the complainant, Ram Niwas Sharma.
The case was filed under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, and an application under Section 175(3) of the BNSS. Advocate Sanjeet Kumar represented the complainant during the proceedings. The detailed written order from the court is currently awaited.