Non-bailable warrant against MS Dhoni in controversial magazine cover issue

A non-bailable warrant was issued by the Anantpur court on Friday against Indian cricketer MS Dhoni for a controversial magazine cover in 2013 showing him as Hindu god, Vishnu. According to reports, India’s limited-overs skipper has been asked to be present in court on 25th February. 

Jayakumar Hiremath, a social activist, claimed Dhoni had hurt Hindu sentiments in 2013 for being on the magazine cover of Business Today where he was depicted as Vishnu holding a shoe among other products he was endorsing. After the complaint, a case was registered under section 295 and 34 of the Indian Penal code.