Case filed against preacher Dhirendra Shastri over comments on Lord Krishna
A criminal defamation complaint has been filed against religious preacher Dhirendra Shastri in an Agra court. The complaint alleges that Shastri made derogatory remarks about Lord Krishna during a religious discourse, causing offense to his descendants.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing tensions regarding religious discourse and the legal implications of public figures making controversial statements about deities in India.
AGRA: A criminal defamation complaint has been 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.The remarks were allegedly made during a Ram Katha in Karera, Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district, where Shastri compared the physical postures of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna.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," PTI reported.The complainant argued that Lord Krishna was born in human form during the Dwapar Yuga and that his descendants continue to live in India.
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