Delhi’s Law and Justice Minister Kapil Mishra has reached out to Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, expressing concern over a Punjab Police FIR related to the Atishi video controversy. Mishra believes the FIR violates Constitutional provisions and has requested the matter to be referred to the House’s Committee of Privileges. He feels that the Punjab Police’s actions are an attempt to intimidate him as an elected representative of the Delhi Assembly.
Mishra highlighted the FIR filed by the Punjab Police based on a complaint by Iqbal Singh, emphasizing that it threatens him with criminal charges. He asserts that such actions by the Punjab Police aim to suppress his duties as an elected member. Seeking protection under Article 361A of the Constitution, Mishra has urged the Speaker to safeguard his rights as an MLA and address the breach of privilege he faces.
The Minister pointed out the importance of Article 361A, which shields individuals from civil or criminal proceedings for publishing a true account of Assembly proceedings. Mishra emphasized that any interference through criminal proceedings regarding the publication of accurate Assembly reports undermines the Legislature’s authority. He has called for the involvement of the Committee of Privileges to investigate and take appropriate action against those responsible.
