11 years, 8 months ago

Court orders framing of charges against BJP's Gupta for defamation

New Delhi, July 1: A court here Monday ordered framing of charges against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijender Gupta in a criminal defamation complaint lodged against him by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. Metropolitan Magistrate Namrita Aggarwal said an offence of defamation was prima facie made out against Gupta and fixed the matter for July 27 for formally framing charges against him.Dikshit had filed the criminal defamation case against Gupta alleging that the BJP leader used "uncivilised" language against her in the run up to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi polls last year.The judge in the order said: "Even the contention of counsel for accused that since the editor, publisher or the reporter of the referred newspapers have not been examined, no case is made out against the proposed offender is premature. ""The complainant has a liberty to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt at a stage subsequent to framing of notice in a summons triable case. In this case, prima facie offence under section 500 IPC is made out against the accused," the court added.The court also directed Gupta to personally appear in the court on the next date of hearing.

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V.K Saxena defamation case: Delhi court bins Medha Patkar’s plea for new witness, ‘tactics to delay trial’

The Hindu

A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed an application by Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar to examine an additional witness in a defamation case she filed against Delhi Lieutenant-Governor V.K Saxena. Raghav Sharma, the Judicial Magistrate of Saket court, observed that Ms. Patkar’s application is not a necessity but a “deliberate attempt to delay the trial” in a case which …

6 days, 14 hours ago

Defamation case against V K Saxena: Court junks Medha Patkar's plea for new witness

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed a plea of activist Medha Patkar to examine a new witness in her 2000 defamation case against Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena and said the judicial process couldn't be "held hostage to such tactics". Defamation case against V K Saxena: Court junks Medha Patkar's plea for new witness The Narmada Bachao …

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Medha Patkar defamation case: Delhi court reserves order on plea to introduce new witness

The Hindu

A Delhi court on Thursday reserved its order on a plea by Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar to examine an additional witness in a defamation case filed by her against Delhi Lieutenant-Governor V.K. Ms. Patkar and Mr. Saxena, who then headed an Ahmedabad-based NGO named ‘Council for Civil Liberties’, have been locked in a legal tussle since 2000 after …

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Using ‘Miyan-Tiyan’ & ‘Pakistani’ For Someone Mere Insult Or Serious Crime? Supreme Court’s Take

ABP News

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court clarified that referring to someone as "Miyan-Tiyan" or "Pakistani" may be distasteful but does not constitute an offence under Section 298 of the Indian Penal Code. What Supreme Court Said A bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma reviewed an appeal against the Jharkhand High Court’s decision, which had refused to …

1 month ago

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing deferred to March 6

The Hindu

A special MP/MLA court on Monday adjourned the hearing in a defamation case against Leader of Opposition and Rae Bareli MP Rahul Gandhi to March 6. The case stems from the alleged objectionable remark made by Mr. Gandhi about Home Minister Amit Shah during the 2018 Karnataka Assembly elections, prompting Mr. Mishra, a local BJP politician, to file the complaint. …

1 month ago

What is defamation in India? IPC Sections & notable cases

The Hindu

Defamation refers to speaking or writing words, making signs, or publishing any information against someone with an intention to harm the said party. A defamation case is formed when the statement reveals identity, harms reputation, has demonstrably false statements, and intentions are proved. Libel refers to defamatory statements made in a permanent form, such as written words, images, or published …

1 month ago

What is defamation in India? IPC Sections & notable cases

The Hindu

1 month ago

Court bins AAP leader Satyendar Jain’s defamation complaint against BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj

The Hindu

A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed a defamation complaint filed by Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendar Jain against Bhartiya Janata Party MP Bansuri Swaraj. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Neha Mittal of the Rouse Avenue Court dismissed the complaint and said that there does not exist sufficient grounds for taking cognisance of the offence punishable under Section 356 of the BNS. …

1 month ago

Rahul Gandhi gets permanent exemption from court appearance in defamation case, files application to change nature of trial

The Hindu

A Pune court on Tuesday granted permanent exemption from appearance to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed over his alleged objectionable remarks on Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, citing his top-level security and the Leader of Opposition status. An application seeking permanent exemption from appearing before the special court for MP/MLA was moved by Advocate Milind Pawar, …

1 month ago

Pune Court grants Rahul Gandhi permanent exemption from appearing in Savarkar defamation case

Hindustan Times

Pune court on Tuesday granted Rahul Gandhi permanent exemption in defamation case over remarks on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Gandhi’s counsel had earlier moved an application before the court saying there could be a threat to Gandhi’s life especially when Pune was a hometown of Nathuram Godse and the leader’s father and grandfather were assassinated by “bad elements” of the society. …

1 month, 1 week ago

Savarkar defamation case: Pune court grants permanent exemption from appearance to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi

India TV News

Savarkar defamation case: Pune court grants permanent exemption from appearance to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Savarkar defamation case: Earlier, Rahul Gandhi was granted bail by a special Pune court in a criminal defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, the grandnephew of Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Savarkar defamation case: A special court in Pune on Tuesday granted permanent exemption from …

1 month, 1 week ago

Senior's reprimand at workplace not criminal offence, Supreme Court rules

India Today

Senior's admonition at the workplace does not amount to an "intentional insult" requiring criminal proceedings, the Supreme Court has held. The top court said allowing criminal charges to be pressed against individuals in such cases may lead to disastrous consequences, crippling the entire disciplinary atmosphere required in the workplace. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Sandeep Mehta said that …

1 month, 1 week ago

Defamation case: Complainant deposes in court against Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times

Special court on Tuesday heard the defamation case against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Raebareli MP Rahul Gandhi. New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Advocate Santosh Kumar Pandey, representing the complainant Vijay Mishra, said the cross-examination of his client by Gandhi's advocate Kashi Prasad Shukla was completed. The case is over the alleged objectionable remark made by Gandhi …

1 month, 1 week ago

Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi, Cross-Examination Completed

Deccan Chronicle

Sultanpur: A special court on Tuesday heard the defamation case against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Raebareli MP Rahul Gandhi. Advocate Santosh Kumar Pandey, representing the complainant Vijay Mishra, said the cross-examination of his client by Gandhi's advocate Kashi Prasad Shukla was completed. The case is over the alleged objectionable remark made by Gandhi about Home Minister Amit …

Delhi court dismisses Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s defamation case against Shashi Tharoor

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi court dismisses Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s defamation case against Shashi Tharoor

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: A court on Tuesday dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by former Union minister and BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, saying the case failed to establish “any ingredient of defamation.” Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Paras Dalal refused to summon Tharoor, rejecting Chandrasekhar’s allegations that the Congress leader made false and damaging remarks on national …

Delhi HC issues notice to CM Atishi on plea challenging quashing of defamation case

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC issues notice to CM Atishi on plea challenging quashing of defamation case

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Chief Minister Atishi in response to a petition filed by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor, challenging a trial court decision to quash a defamation case against her. Kapoor’s petition stems from a trial court ruling that had set aside the summons issued to Atishi in a defamation complaint. Burman, …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Court Rejects BJP Leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar's Criminal Defamation Complaint Against Congress's Shashi Tharoor

Live Law

A Delhi Court on Tuesday dismissed a criminal complaint filed by former Union Minister and BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor over allegations of defamation. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Paras Dalal refused to summon Tharoor in the case and said that prima facie, no ingredients of defamation was made out. BJP leader Chandrasekhar had filed the defamation …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On BJP Leader's Plea Against Quashing Of Summons Issued To Chief Minister Atishi In Defamation Case

Live Law

BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the quashing of summons issued to Chief Minister Atishi by a trial court in a defamation case filed by him. The defamation case was filed over the claims that Aam Aadmi Party leaders were approached by Bhartiya Janta Party to join them in return of crores of cash.Justice …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mere Threats Without Intention To Cause Alarm To Complainant Not Criminal Intimidation: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has observed that mere threats by the accused without any intention to cause alarm to the complainant does not constitute the offence of criminal intimidation.“A bare perusal of Section 506 of the IPC makes it clear that before an offence of criminal intimidation is made out, it must be established that an accused had an intention …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC to hear BJP leader's plea against CM Atishi in defamation case on February 3

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court will hear a BJP leader's plea challenging an order dismissing his defamation case against Chief Minister Atishi on Monday. In his plea, Praveen Shankar Kapoor said while rejecting the defamation complaint and quashing the summons issued by a magisterial court, the special judge went "beyond" the scope of his power in law. According to the complaint …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Allegations Of Ruling Party Misusing Investigating Agencies Part Of Freedom Of Political Speech, Not Defamation: Delhi Court

Live Law

A Delhi Court on Tuesday observed that the allegations of political corruption, poaching of politicians or misuse of investigating agencies by the ruling dispensation against political opponents are part of freedom of political speech and won't amount to defamation per se.Special judge Vishal Gogne of Rouse Avenue Courts said that each political formation is known to project its own vision. …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Court Quashes Summons Issued To Chief Minister Atishi In Defamation Case By BJP Leader

Live Law

A Delhi Court on Tuesday quashed the summons issued to Chief Minister Atishi in a defamation case filed by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor.The defamation case was filed over the claims that Aam Aadmi Party leaders were approached by Bhartiya Janta Party to join them in return of crores of cash.Special judge Vishal Gogne of Rouse Avenue Courts set aside …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi court quashes summons to CM Atishi in defamation case

The Hindu

A Delhi court on Tuesday quashed the summons issued to Chief Minister Atishi in a defamation case filed by a BJP leader. Special Judge Vishal Gogne passed the order on an appeal filed by the AAP leader against an order of a Magisterial Court, which issued summons to Ms. Atishi on the complaint of Praveen Shankar Kapoor. The BJP leader …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Court relief for Atishi as defamation case by BJP leader dismissed

India Today

A Delhi court on Tuesday afternoon dismissed a BJP leader's defamation complaint against Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi, who had been summoned in connection with the case. The case was filed by BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor, who alleged that the Chief Minister's statements regarding the saffron party's alleged attempts to "poach AAP MLAs" caused damage …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Defamation Case Against News 1 Kannada's Anchor & Head Of News

Live Law

The Karnataka High Court has quashed criminal defamation proceedings initiated against a News Anchor and Head of News-1 Kannada TV channel based on the complaint filed by a police sub-inspector. Further, it was stated that the accused persons are working as News Anchor and Head of News-1 Kannada TV channel, on which, the said news is said to have been …

2 months ago

70 Important Judgments Of Delhi High Court In 2024 [Part II]

Live Law

LiveLaw reported 1394 judgments from Delhi High Court in 2024. Finalize Technical Solution To Sync ICJS System With Police Criminal Database: Delhi High Court To NIC, State Crime Record Bureau Title: COURT ON ITS OWN MOTION v. STATE Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 865 The Delhi High Court has called for finalization of the technical solution to sync the Inter-operable Criminal Justice …

Sandeep Dikshit files ₹10 cr defamation lawsuits against Delhi CM Atishi, AAP MP Sanjay Singh

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2 months ago

Sandeep Dikshit files ₹10 cr defamation lawsuits against Delhi CM Atishi, AAP MP Sanjay Singh

Hindustan Times

Senior Delhi Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit, who is also the party's candidate for the New Delhi constituency, has filed civil and criminal defamation lawsuits against Aam Aadmi Party leaders Chief Minister Atishi and MP Sanjay Singh and others. Sandeep Dikshit, a senior Delhi Congress politician and the party's contender for the New Delhi seat, has sued Aam Aadmi Party leaders …

2 months ago

Congress leader Sandeep Dixit sues AAP's Sanjay Singh, Atishi and others for saying he took crores of rupees from BJP

Op India

Senior Delhi Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit, who is also the party’s candidate for the New Delhi constituency, has filed civil and criminal defamation lawsuits against Aam Aadmi Party leaders Chief Minister Atishi and MP Sanjay Singh and others. The lawsuits stem from accusations made by the two AAP leaders during a press conference on December 26, 2024, in New Delhi, …

2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: SC stays criminal proceedings over alleged remarks against Amit Shah

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed criminal defamation proceedings against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for his alleged remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Appearing for Mr. Gandhi, senior advocate A.M. Singhvi and advocate Prasanna S., argued that the defamation proceedings were in breach of at least seven Supreme Court judgments which have held that …

2 months ago

SC stays defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Amit Shah

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed defamation proceedings against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a 2018 defamation case pending before a Jharkhand court for calling Union home minister Amit Shah, who was then the BJP president, a “murder accused”. A bench headed by justice Vikram Nath issued notice on Gandhi’s appeal challenging the order of the Jharkhand high court in …

2 months ago

Supreme Court Stays Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi In Criminal Defamation Case Over Remarks Against BJP & Amit Shah

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the trial court proceedings in the criminal defamation case filed against Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for allegedly saying that Bharatiya Janata Party members were "liars" and "drunk with power" and for calling Union Home Minister Amit Shah a "murder-accused".A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed. The Supreme …

2 months ago

Supreme Court stays defamation proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over 2018 comments on Amit Shah

Live Mint

The Supreme Court on January 20 stayed the defamation proceedings against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, which was pending in a Jharkhand court over his 2018 comments about Amit Shah. Rahul Gandhi granted bail in Savarkar defamation case On January 11, a special MP MLA Court in Pune granted bail to Gandhi in the Savarkar defamation case. The complaint was filed …

2 months ago

Sandeep Dikshit files Rs 10 crore defamation lawsuit against Atishi, Sanjay Singh in Delhi HC, notices issued

India TV News

Senior Delhi Congress leader and candidate from the New Delhi Assembly seat, Sandeep Dikshit has filed civil and criminal defamation lawsuits against Chief Minister Atishi and MP Sanjay Singh and other Aam Aadmi Party leaders. Notices issued to Atishi, Sanjay Singh Advocate Sarim Javed appeared before the Delhi High Court for Plaintiff Sandeep Dikshit. Meanwhile, in a related criminal defamation …

2 months ago

SC stays proceedings in defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks against Amit Shah

India TV News

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed proceedings in defamation case filed against Rahul Gandhi for alleged defamatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Naveen Jha, a BJP worker, had filed the case against Rahul Gandhi in 2019 for his alleged remarks against Shah. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi sought to quash the ongoing defamation proceedings in the lower court …

2 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka High Court Stays Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi for a Month in Defamation Case

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru:The Karnataka High Court on Friday stayed interim proceedings against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Keshav Prasad alleging “false” and malicious” It may be recalled here that Rahul Gandhi appeared before the 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Bengaluru as per Court’s order on July …

2 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka HC stays proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in defamation case filed by BJP

The Hindu

The High Court of Karnataka stayed the proceedings against Rahul Gandhi, a Congress MP and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, in a defamation case lodged by the Bharatiya Janata Party’s State unit for issuing ‘defamatory’ Justice M. Nagaprasanna passed the interim order on January 17 on a petition filed by Mr. Gandhi, who has questioned the …

2 months, 1 week ago

Court sends notice to Delhi CM Atishi, MP Sanjay Singh in defamation case

Hindustan Times

A Delhi court on Thursday issued notice to Chief Minister Atishi and AAP MP Sanjay Singh on a criminal defamation complaint filed by former Congress MP Sandeep Dikshit. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh put his mobile on speaker mode to give proof of voter deletion in New Delhi District during a Press Conference with Chief Minister Atishi and senior …

2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, Sanjay Singh get defamation notice over bribe claims

India Today

A Delhi court on Thursday served notices to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and AAP MP Sanjay Singh in connection with a criminal defamation complaint filed by Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit. On January 13, Dikshit had filed a criminal defamation suit against Atishi and Sanjay Singh after both claimed that the Congress candidate was receiving funding from BJP for election campaigning. …

2 months, 1 week ago

Defamation case politically motivated, says BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The defamation case filed by former Delhi minister and AAP leader Satyendar Jain against BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj took a contentious turn as Swaraj’s counsel argued in Rouse Avenue Court that the complaint is politically driven. Representing Swaraj, Advocate Siddhesh Kotwal contended that the defamation complaint was a strategic move aimed at electoral politics, accusing Jain of leveraging …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Savarkar Defamation Case: Rahul Gandhi Gets Bail From Pune Court After Virtual Hearing

ABP News

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was granted bail by a special MP MLA court in Pune in the Savarkar defamation case. Advocate Milind Pawar, representing Gandhi, said the Pune court also granted permanent exemption to the Congress MP from appearing before it. The defamation case was filed against Rahul Gandhi by Satyaki Savarkar, the …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi elections 2025: Congress Sandeep Dikshit to file defamation case against CM Atishi

Live Mint

Congress candidate from New Delhi Assembly Constituency Sandeep Dikshit on Tuesday vowed to file defamation cases against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and AAP MP Sanjay Singh over their allegation against the Congress leader of taking money from BJP. "He says, "5-6 days ago, Delhi CM Atishi said that I am taking a huge amount of money from the BJP.For the …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Will file defamation case against Amit Malviya, Manoj Tiwari: Sanjay Singh

The Hindu

Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh said that he will file defamation cases against Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Amit Malviya and Manoj Tiwari for spreading falsehoods to defame his family as part of a larger BJP strategy to malign Purvanchalis and undermine their dignity. “Amit Malviya and Manoj Tiwari will have to face justice for the lies they have spread …

3 months ago

BJP leader CT Ravi calls defamation case a conspiracy to intimidate him

Hindustan Times

BJP leader CT Ravi on Saturday claimed that the defamation case against him was a "conspiracy" to intimidate him and alleged that he was arrested without the permission of the Assembly Speaker. On Saturday, BJP leader CT Ravi said that he was detained without the Assembly Speaker's consent and that the defamation case against him was a "conspiracy" to scare …

3 months ago

2020 Delhi Riots: High Court Upholds Order Framing Charges Against Accused, Says 'Evidence Will Be Filtered In The Crucible Of Trial'

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court order framing charges against one Salim Malik booked in a case related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Justice Anish Dayal rejected Malik's plea against the trial court order that framed charges against him for the offences under Sections 147, 148, 427, 435 ten rupees), 436, 450, 149 and 188 of …

3 months ago

Defamation suit against Sanjay Singh bid to keep him away from Delhi poll campaign: AAP

Hindustan Times

Panaji, The Aam Aadmi Party in Goa on Wednesday alleged that the defamation suit filed against party leader Sanjay Singh by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's wife was a ploy to keep him away from the Delhi assembly election campaign. Goa CM's wife Sulakshana Sawant filed a defamation suit against Sanjay Singh on Tuesday in a court at Bicholim village …

3 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Congress Leader Over Remarks On The Word 'Hindu'

Live Law

The Karnataka High Court has quashed a defamation case registered against Congress Leader and Member of Legislative Assembly Satish Jarikholi, who was charged under Section 500 and 153 of the Indian Penal Code, alleging to have hurt the sentiments of Hindus as he made a statement that the word “Hindu” has a dirty meaning. A single judge Justice M Nagaprasanna …

3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC seeks media houses reply on Jagan Reddy's ₹100 Cr defamation suit

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court has sought the response of various media houses on a ₹100 crore defamation suit by former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy over alleged derogatory news reports linking him to the indictment proceedings against Adani Group in the US. Delhi HC seeks media houses reply on Jagan Reddy's ₹ 100 Cr …

3 months, 1 week ago

Lucknow Court Summons Rahul Gandhi As Accused In Complaint Case Over 'Derogatory' Remark On Savarkar

Live Law

A CJM Court in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow district has summoned Congress MP and LoP in Loksabha, Rahul Gandhi, as an accused in a complaint case filed over his alleged 'derogatory' remark against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar made during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in November 2022 in Maharashtra's Akola.#BREAKING |A CJM Court in #Lucknow has summoned Congress MP and LoP in Loksabha, …

3 months, 1 week ago

Lucknow Court Summons Rahul Gandhi As Accused In Complaint Case Over 'Derogatory' Remark On Savarkar

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Threshold high in political defamation: Delhi CM Atishi to court

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, accused in a defamation case, on Monday informed a court that the threshold in political defamation cases was high as electoral parties were subjects of public discourse. Threshold high in political defamation: Delhi CM Atishi to court Senior advocate Ramesh Gupta, representing the CM, made the submission before Special Judge Vishal Gogne while arguing …

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