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'Insult to National Flag': Complaint Filed Against Hardik Pandya over T20 WC Celebration
Advocate Wajid Khan seeks FIR alleging Hardik Pandya violated the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act by misusing the Indian flag during T20 World Cup celebrations.
- Advocate Wajid Khan filed a complaint at Shivaji Nagar Police Station in Pune alleging Hardik Pandya insulted the national flag during celebrations at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
- Under the Flag Code and Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, the complaint alleges Pandya wrapped the Tricolour around himself, breaching the law, according to the advocate.
- During the post-match celebrations, Pandya was seen celebrating with Mahieka Sharma, dancing and posing while the flag was tied to his back after India’s 96‑run victory over New Zealand.
- Seeking formal action, Wajid Khan filed a complaint at Shivaji Nagar Police Station, which police accepted and provided him with a copy.
- Given Pandya's prominence, the allegation may prompt public debate, placing the high-profile India all-rounder in legal trouble and prompting media attention.
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