Medha Patkar Won’t Be Jailed For Defaming Delhi LG VK Saxena: Saket Court

Medha Patkar gets one-year probation instead of jail in a defamation case filed by Delhi LG VK Saxena. The court today (april 8) recognized her social work and reduced the Rs 10 lakh penalty.

Delhi Court Upholds Medha Patkar’s Jail Term & Rs 10 Lakh Fine for Defaming LG VK Saxena

Delhi court dismissed Medha Patkar’s appeal and confirmed her 5-month jail term and Rs 10 lakh fine for defaming LG VK Saxena. The court said she used the internet as a “smoke screen” to spread false claims.