Delhi Court Seeks Status Report on CM Rekha Gupta's Remarks
A Delhi court has ordered a status report from Kashmere Gate police regarding controversial remarks made by CM Rekha Gupta about government officials.
A Delhi court has intervened in a legal matter involving Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, demanding a status report from the police regarding controversial remarks she allegedly made about government officials. The order, issued by the ACJM-04 (RACC) in New Delhi, follows a formal complaint filed against the Chief Minister.
The Controversy: 'Hanuman' Comparison Sparks Legal Action
The legal dispute stems from an incident during a public government programme held in September 2025. According to the complaint, the Chief Minister made provocative comments while addressing officials and the public at the Kashmere Gate ISBT. The event was organized to mark the launch of the DTC’s interstate AC bus service connecting Delhi to Baraut in Uttar Pradesh.
The complainant alleges that during her speech, Rekha Gupta made a comparison between Delhi government officials and the deity Lord Hanuman. The specific remarks cited in the complaint include: “Our Delhi government officials are all like Hanuman. These Hanumans work hard when their tails catch fire. Before that, they forget.”
The complaint suggests that these comments, made in a public forum, were heard by various attendees, including government officials and members of the general public, leading to the legal challenge.
Legal Proceedings and Court Directives
The case, titled Ram Niwas Sharma vs Smt. Rekha Gupta, was brought before the court under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. The complainant also filed an application under Section 175(3) of the BNSS, seeking judicial directions regarding the complaint.
In its recent order, the court did not make any definitive finding regarding the truth of the allegations against the Chief Minister. Instead, Judge Ashwani Panwar directed the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Kashmere Gate police station to investigate the matter and submit a comprehensive status report.
Next Steps in the Case
The court has scheduled the next hearing for October 15, 2026, at 11:30 am. This upcoming session will be dedicated to the filing of the police report and further consideration of the complaint. Advocate Sanjeet Kumar represented the complainant during the proceedings.