New Delhi: Days after Karnataka High Court became critical of cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a case filed against him for allegedly "denigrating" a Hindu god by posing as Lord Vishnu on a magazine cover page.
Team India ODI skipper on Thursday moved the Supreme Court against Karnataka HC order in a case filed against him.
The complaint, filed by social activist Jayakumar Hiremath, had alleged that Dhoni was seen on the cover of a business magazine as Lord Vishnu, holding several things, including a shoe in his hands.
The High Court had said, "These celebrities are only signing ads without any responsibility. Their aim is to earn easy money without considering the problems it may create."
Taking cognisance of the complaint filed by Hiremath, the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) had registered a case against Dhoni under section 295 (injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class) along with 34 of the IPC.
Later, the ACMM had issued summons to Dhoni to appear before the court, which he did not and instead moved the High Court against its direction.
OneIndia News
(With inputs from agencies)