New Delhi, May 15 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea (letter petition) seeking directions to the Central and State governments to take action against Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah and other "such type of abusive persons" who made controversial remarks against Indian Army Colonel Sophia Qureshi.

A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih refused to entertain the plea and dismissed it right when it was mentioned orally before it.

"We don't want this publicity litigation. That's all. The High Court has already taken suo motu cognisance. Don't file publicity petition only for the front pages", the CJI stated.

Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi came into the limel...