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Today, On 24th May, Medha Patkar convicted in a defamation case filed by VK Saxena for making defamatory statements. The ruling holds legal implications, as she faces up to two years in jail or a fine. This marks a significant development in their long-standing legal dispute. Additionally, Patkar faces charges of fraud in a separate case.
Yesterday, On 21st May, The accused in the Kanhaiya Kumar assault case bail granted by the Karkardooma Court on May 21. The incident involved an assault on the Congress leader and a woman politician. The defendant was required to provide a bail bond of Rs 25,000 and a surety bond of the same amount. The court balanced the presumption of innocence with the state’s concern for public order and investigation integrity before granting bail.