Today, On 18th August, The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the plea of AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi challenging the Delhi High Court order that refused to quash a defamation case, with Justice Sundresh stating, “We will fix a date.”
The Delhi High Court dismissed the 17-year-old defamation lawsuits filed by IFS officer Mahaveer Singhvi against Hindustan Times, its editors, and reporters. The court ruled that the articles were not inherently defamatory and fairly reported verified news. It also emphasized that a single incident should not severely damage one’s reputation, ultimately leading to the dismissal of the defamation claim.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court issued a notice to Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu in response to civil defamation suits filed by Davinder Kumar and independent MLA Hoshyar Singh, seeking damages of Rs 1.05 crore over alleged derogatory remarks. The suits are part of a broader pattern involving other former Congress MLAs and an independent MLA.
A BJP leader filed a defamation lawsuit against Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi. The suit stems from accusations of attempting to poach AAP leaders with large sums of money. This legal clash reflects the intense political division in India and is part of a series of contentious exchanges between the two parties, often escalating into legal battles.