A Delhi court has asked the Delhi Police to submit a status report on a complaint seeking registration of an FIR against Chief Minister Rekha Gupta over remarks comparing government officials with Lord Hanuman.
Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Ashwani Panwar of the Rouse Avenue Court directed the police to file the report by October 15, when the matter will come up for further hearing.
The proceedings stem from a plea filed by Ram Niwas Sharma, who has sought criminal action over comments allegedly made by Gupta during a government programme on September 23, 2025. The event was held to mark the launch of Delhi Transport Corporation bus services connecting Delhi with Baraut in Uttar Pradesh.
During the programme, Gupta reportedly drew a comparison between Delhi government officials and Hanuman, referring to the deity’s strength and the moment when his tail was set on fire.
She said that officials often forget their authority and only remember their full power when circumstances force them to act. Gupta also linked the reference to Hanuman with the fact that the programme was being held near the Marghat Wale Baba temple.
The remarks subsequently triggered controversy, with criticism from some quarters that the comparison was disrespectful to Lord Hanuman and offended religious sentiments.
Sharma’s plea argues that the statement was made publicly during an official government event and was heard by government officials, participants and members of the public. On that basis, he has asked the court to direct registration of an FIR against the Chief Minister.
The court has now sought the police’s response before deciding how the complaint should proceed.