Case Filed Against Dhirendra Shastri Over Comments On Lord Krishna
A criminal defamation complaint has been filed against preacher Dhirendra Shastri in an Agra court for allegedly derogatory remarks about Lord Krishna. The complainant claims the comments hurt religious sentiments and damaged the reputation of Krishna's descendants.
Why it matters
The case underscores the ongoing tension between religious discourse and legal accountability in India, often involving high-profile public figures.
A criminal defamation complaint was filed against religious preacher Dhirendra Shastri in an Agra court over his remarks about Lord Krishna, a lawyer said on Thursday.Advocate Ajay Pratap Singh filed the complaint before the Agra Civil Court, alleging that Shastri made derogatory remarks about Lord Krishna during a religious discourse, hurting the sentiments and social standing of his descendants.Shastri compared the physical postures of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna during a Ram Katha in Karera in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.According to the complaint, Shastri said, "Those who follow Krishna might feel bad, but Krishna is very crooked. Even when he stands, he is bent at three places."The complainant argued that Lord Krishna was born in human form in the Dwapar Yuga and that his descendants continue to live in India.
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