Shashi Tharoor moves Supreme Court against trial court summons over PM Modi 'scorpion' remark

Indian politician Shashi Tharoor has approached the Supreme Court challenging a trial court's summons against him concerning a controversial remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Tharoor's comment compared Modi to a scorpion sitting on a Shivling, which allegedly insulted the Prime Minister and was deemed offensive. The trial court issued a summons based on a complaint alleging defamation and inflammatory speech. Tharoor argues that the trial court's decision infringes upon his freedom of speech and expression, and is seeking relief from the higher judiciary. The case brings to light issues surrounding political speech and the extent to which it can be legally contested. The Supreme Court's decision will be pivotal in defining the boundaries of political discourse and legal accountability in India.