Lipika Mitra missed a Delhi court hearing in her defamation case against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The judge imposed a Rs 5,000 fine and gave a final chance to respond by August 2.
Lipika Mitra, wife of former AAP MLA Somnath Bharti, has filed a criminal defamation case against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, alleging defamatory remarks about her marital issues. The Delhi court has postponed the hearing to June 26, requiring Mitra’s lawyer to share the complaint with Sitharaman’s legal team.
A Delhi court dismissed a woman’s defamation complaint against her husband, who had accused her of cruelty and adultery in a divorce petition. The court emphasized that defamation requires intention to harm reputation. It also cautioned against using the criminal justice system for personal disputes, reinforcing that legal proceedings should not be misused.
The Supreme Court of India urged Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Congress MP Vivek Tankha to resolve a defamation dispute amicably. Tankha’s claims against Chouhan and BJP leaders for allegedly damaging his reputation over OBC reservation accusations are currently under examination, with pending hearings scheduled for May.
A Pune special MP/MLA court has approved Rahul Gandhi’s request to convert his defamation trial concerning Vinayak Savarkar from a summary to a summons format. This allows Gandhi to present detailed evidence and cross-examine witnesses, deemed necessary by the judge due to the complexity of factual and legal questions involved.
Today, On 19th March, The Supreme Court extended its order exempting former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan from personal appearance in a defamation case. The case pertains to alleged defamatory remarks, and Chouhan had sought relief from mandatory court presence. The Court’s decision spares him from attending proceedings in person. This extension provides temporary legal relief while the case progresses.
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.