Today, On 10th September, A Delhi court scheduled a hearing for Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s defamation complaint against Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. Chandrasekhar alleges Tharoor made defamatory remarks in an interview, prompting a demand for a public apology and legal consequences if not retracted. The court will evaluate the allegations in the upcoming hearing on September 21.
The Calcutta High Court will hear an interim application by West Bengal Governor Bose in a defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other TMC leaders on July 15. Justice Krishna Rao allowed the defamation complaint to proceed and instructed Bose’s request for an interim order to be addressed during the upcoming Monday hearing. Governor Bose’s pursuit of the case reflects his intent to address what he views as unfounded and damaging allegations. The high-profile nature of the case ensures close attention from the public and media, holding broader implications for political accountability and the standards of public communication.
The Faridabad Court has summoned YouTuber Sandeep Maheshwari following a defamation complaint by Dr. Vivek Bindra, another motivational speaker. Specific language used by Maheshwari, including terms like ‘Scam’ and ‘#Stop Vivek Bindra’, allegedly harmed Bindra’s public image. The court scheduled a hearing for April 2 to address the case and allow Maheshwari to respond.