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.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman argues that AAP leader Somnath Bharti cannot represent his wife, Lipika Mitra, in her defamation complaint against her. The court acknowledges the conflict of interest due to Bharti’s direct involvement, with further hearings scheduled for July 16, 2025, as Mitra accuses Sitharaman of damaging Bharti’s reputation.