During a defamation case against CM Atishi, the complainant’s counsel argued before Justice Vikas Mahajan that the special judge acted like a political analyst. He sought a stay on the judge’s remarks, claiming they unfairly portrayed Atishi as a whistleblower. The counsel contended that her statements were “per se” defamatory. The Delhi High Court was urged to intervene and review the observations.
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday clarified that farm fires in Punjab are not the only reason behind Delhi’s air pollution problem during winter. While these farm fires do contribute to the city’s air quality issues, the Court directed the Punjab government to work with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to find better ways of managing agricultural waste.
BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor has filed an appeal in the Delhi High Court challenging the dismissal of his defamation case against Chief Minister Atishi. He argues that the special judge exceeded authority and denied him proper trial opportunities. Kapoor claims Atishi’s allegations about bribery harmed the BJP’s reputation and seek legal redress.
A Delhi court dismissed BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor’s defamation complaint against Chief Minister Atishi, ruling her remarks were aimed at the BJP as a whole, not individuals. This ruling benefits Atishi ahead of elections, allowing her to campaign effectively despite political tensions and corruption charges against fellow AAP leaders.
In a recent press conference on January 26, 2025, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Sudhanshu Trivedi made sharp comments ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections, targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leadership. He also expressed pride in the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to return Tahwwar Rana, an accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to India.
The Supreme Court of India has extended its interim order staying defamation proceedings against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and AAP leader Atishi over allegations made in 2018 about voter deletion. The court granted four weeks for BJP leader Rajeev Babbar’s response, while trial court proceedings remain on hold, pending further deliberation on the case.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, facing a defamation case, argued in court that the threshold for political defamation is high due to the public nature of political discourse. Her lawyer claimed her statements were directed at the BJP, not individual spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor. The court will hear further arguments in December, which may influence the case’s outcome.
A Delhi court has temporarily stayed the criminal defamation case against Chief Minister Atishi, providing her with relief in ongoing legal disputes. The stay followed her challenge against a previous summons linked to allegations made by BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor, who claimed Atishi’s statements tarnished his reputation. Further proceedings are scheduled for December 2, 2024.