A Delhi Court on Friday dismissed a plea hasseeking action against Chief Minister Rekha Gupta over an alleged remark comparing government officials to Lord Hanuman during an official government programme.

Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Ashwani Panwar of Rouse Avenue Courts rejected the complaint has been moved by one Ram Niwas Sharma under Section 223 of Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

In its action taken report, the Delhi Police told court that no cognizable offence was made out against Gupta over her alleged remarks.

The police had said that the speech, when viewed in its entirety, reflected appreciation for government employees and respect for the deity.

Sharma sought registration of an FIR against Gupta over remarks allegedly made on September 23, 2025, during a government programme at ISBT Kashmere Gate marking the commencement of DTC bus services from Delhi to Baraut, Uttar Pradesh.

According to the complainant, Gupta had stated that government officials exercise their temporary power only when their “tail catches fire”, allegedly drawing a comparison with Lord Hanuman.

The complainant alleged that the remarks hurt the religious sentiments of devotees and sought action under Section 299 of BNS.