Today, On 20th February, A Delhi court rejected the defamation case filed by AAP leader Satyendar Jain against BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj. Jain had accused Swaraj of making defamatory remarks against him. The court ruled that the statements did not warrant legal action. This decision marks a legal victory for Swaraj in the ongoing political tussle.
Satyendar Jain has filed a defamation suit against BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj over allegations she made during a television interview, labeling him as “corrupt” and a “fraud.” Jain claims these false statements have severely harmed his reputation. The case, viewed as politically motivated, is ongoing with hearings scheduled until January 2025.
The Rouse Avenue Court has given BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj one week to file her response in a defamation case. The case involves allegations made against her, and the court has allowed time for her to present her side. This development is part of ongoing legal proceedings. The court’s decision ensures both sides have an opportunity to be heard fairly.
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Today, On 5th December, the Supreme Court quashed criminal defamation proceedings against Union Minister L. Murugan, overruling a Madras High Court decision. The case originated from comments made in December 2020 regarding the Murasoli Trust. The court emphasized the need for resilience in political discourse and acknowledged Murugan’s lack of intent to defame.
Defamation in Indian law, defined under Section 499 of the IPC, involves harming an individual’s reputation through false statements. It includes criminal and civil aspects, with penalties for offenders. Recent judicial interpretations, including the controversial Subramanian Swamy case, highlight tensions between protecting reputation and maintaining free speech rights, necessitating careful legal consideration.
Today(23rd Sept), The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea from former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, current Delhi CM Atishi, and other AAP leaders to withdraw a defamation case stemming from 2018 allegations that the BJP conspired to remove nearly 3 million voters. BJP leader Rajiv Babbar filed the case, asserting that AAP’s claims were false and damaging.
The Delhi High Court today rejected Shashi Tharoor’s request to dismiss a criminal defamation case for comparing PM Modi to a scorpion. The court also lifted the interim order, directing the parties to appear before the trial court on September 10. Tharoor’s legal team argued that he was simply quoting someone else and that the complaint was baseless and frivolous.
On Friday(26th July), A Delhi court has summoned ABP News and its top officials in a criminal defamation case filed by Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai, alleging a defamatory article linked him to conman Sanjay Rai Sherpuria. The court acknowledged the defamation claim and ordered summons to be issued within 15 days for the accused. The case awaits further proceedings.
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Today, On 24th May, Medha Patkar convicted in a defamation case filed by VK Saxena for making defamatory statements. The ruling holds legal implications, as she faces up to two years in jail or a fine. This marks a significant development in their long-standing legal dispute. Additionally, Patkar faces charges of fraud in a separate case.