Supreme Court Stays Retired IPS Officer Sampath Kumar’s Jail Term in Contempt Case Involving MS Dhoni

Sampath Kumar received a 15-day jail sentence from the Madras High Court for making defamatory comments about MS Dhoni. However, the Supreme Court intervened, staying the sentence and highlighting the delicate balance between freedom of expression and individual reputation in Indian law. The case continues to attract attention as it unfolds.