Karnataka High Court reprimands BJP MLC for remark against IAS officer

The Karnataka High Court has criticized BJP Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) N. Ravikumar for allegedly making communal remarks against Fouzia Taranum, the Deputy Commissioner of Kalaburagi. During a protest rally in May 2025, Ravikumar reportedly referred to the senior IAS officer as being "from Pakistan" due to her religion.

Justice M. Nagaprasanna, presiding over the case, questioned the basis of targeting a state official based on religion. While acknowledging the right to protest, the court emphasized that political leaders must exercise restraint and focus on public welfare rather than