
Delhi HC exempts CM Kejriwal from appearance in defamation case
India TV NewsDelhi HC exempts CM Kejriwal from appearance in defamation case Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was today granted permanent exemption by the Delhi High Court from appearing in person before a trial court in a criminal defamation case filed by Amit Sibal, lawyer son of former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was today granted permanent exemption by the Delhi High Court from appearing in person before a trial court in a criminal defamation case filed by Amit Sibal, lawyer son of former union minster Kapil Sibal. Considering his responsibilities and duties and in interest of justice, permanent exemption from personal appearance before a trial court is granted to the petitioner," the court said. The court said that if on any specific date the trial court needs the presence of Kejriwal, it can direct him to appear before it and the chief minister "will have to comply". The court's order came on Kejriwal's plea seeking permanent exemption from personal appearance before a trial court in the defamation case filed against him by Amit Sibal.
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