The Supreme Court of India questioned the continuing prosecution of Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav for defamatory statements. The case involves his withdrawn comment about Gujaratis, raising debate on criminal defamation in India.
The Supreme Court of India has put a pause on the defamation proceedings against Tejashwi Yadav, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and RJD leader, concerning his remarks allegedly targeting Gujaratis. The top court’s bench, consisting of Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj Mithal, issued notice on Yadav’s petition seeking the transfer of the criminal defamation […]