A Delhi court dismissed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s plea to bar AAP leader Somnath Bharti from representing his wife, Lipika Mitra, in a defamation case. The court stated that “husband and wife are two separate individuals” with distinct legal interests.
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.
Lipika Mitra, wife of former AAP MLA Somnath Bharti, has filed a criminal defamation case against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, alleging defamatory remarks about her marital issues. The Delhi court has postponed the hearing to June 26, requiring Mitra’s lawyer to share the complaint with Sitharaman’s legal team.
Lipika Mitra has filed a criminal defamation case against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a Delhi court, alleging defamatory statements that harmed her reputation. The court has issued a notice for Sitharaman to respond by June 12. The case has attracted public attention due to its political implications and the parties involved.
New Delhi, March 27: The Delhi High Court has agreed to examine a petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Somnath Bharti. In his plea, Bharti has challenged the election victory of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Satish Upadhyay from the Malviya Nagar constituency in the recently held Delhi Assembly elections.
The Supreme Court Today (Nov 12) dismissed AAP leader Somnath Bharti’s plea seeking the transfer of a case filed against him for allegedly making derogatory remarks on the condition of hospitals and schools in the state. The case against Bharti is pending before the court of the additional chief judicial magistrate of Sultanpur. He moved the top court seeking the transfer of the case to the Rouse Avenue Courts here.
The Supreme Court issued a fresh notice to the Uttar Pradesh government on AAP leader Somnath Bharti’s plea to transfer a case against him for allegedly making derogatory remarks about hospitals and schools. Bharti, claiming political vengeance, seeks to move the case from Sultanpur to Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Courts.
Today(14th August), Delhi High Court issued a notice to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj in response to AAP leader Somnath Bharti’s petition challenging her Lok Sabha election. The petition cites allegations of corrupt practices during the election process. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora directed Swaraj to respond within 30 days. The contest involved strategies to improperly influence voters and allegations of vote splitting.