‘Example must be set’: Delhi LG Vinai Saxena seeks maximum punishment for Medha Patkar
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Example must be set’: Delhi LG Vinai Saxena seeks maximum punishment for Medha Patkar

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's Saket court on Thursday concluded hearing the arguments of social activist Medha Patkar and Vinai Kumar Saxena, days after it convicted the former in a defamation case filed by the Delhi lieutenant governor. File Image: Social activist Medha Patkar Metropolitan Magistrate Raghav Sharma, who held on May 24 that Patkar was guilty of defaming Saxena, also sought a victim impact report from the Delhi Legal Services Authority. VK Saxena's arguments During Thursday's proceedings, the Delhi LG's lawyer sought maximum punishment, saying that an “example must be set.” Pointing to a “repeat offence of the same nature” by Patkar from 2006, Saxena's counsel said that she has a “past conduct of defying the law.” The circumstances against the activist are “aggravating,” the lawyer claimed. Medha Patkar's arguments Patkar's lawyer, however, stated that there are no “aggravating circumstances” nor is she a “repeat offender.” “There are several mitigating circumstances such as Patkar being 70-year-old and suffering from several ailments.

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Medha Patkar filed a false affidavit: L-G V K Saxena in libel case
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Medha Patkar filed a false affidavit: L-G V K Saxena in libel case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has firmly responded to the appeal filed by Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar, challenging her five-month sentence in a defamation case. On July 29, Additional Sessions Judge Vishal Singh of the Saket Court had temporarily suspended Patkar’s sentence while seeking a reply from Saxena. In his reply, Saxena’s legal counsel, advocates …

Delhi court suspends Medha Patkar’s sentence, grants her bail in LG defamation case
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi court suspends Medha Patkar’s sentence, grants her bail in LG defamation case

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Monday suspended the five-month sentence awarded to social activist Medha Patkar and ordered her release on bail in a criminal defamation case filed by Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena. The case stems from a press release issued by Medha Patkar on November 25, 2000, alleging that Delhi LG VK Saxena, the then president of not-for-profit National …

Delhi Court Grants Bail To Medha Patkar In Defamation Case Filed By LG VK Saxena, Suspends 5-Month Sentence
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Court Grants Bail To Medha Patkar In Defamation Case Filed By LG VK Saxena, Suspends 5-Month Sentence

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Monday granted bail to Narmada Bachao Andolan leader and activist Medha Patkar in the criminal defamation case lodged against her by Vinai Kumar Saxena in 2001. Additional Sessions Judge Vishal Singh of Saket Courts also suspended till further orders the order sentencing Patkar to 5 months of imprisonment along with Rs. Saxena filed the case against …

Medha Patkar gets 5 months in prison in defamation case
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Medha Patkar gets 5 months in prison in defamation case

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Monday sentenced social activist Medha Patkar to five months in prison in connection with a criminal defamation case filed against her in 2001 by VK Saxena, currently the lieutenant governor of Delhi. At that time, NCCL was actively involved in ensuring the completion of the Sardar Sarovar — a project that NBA was bitterly opposed to …

Activist Medha Patkar gets 5 month jail for defaming Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena, asked to pay him ₹10 lakh
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Activist Medha Patkar gets 5 month jail for defaming Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena, asked to pay him ₹10 lakh

Live Mint  

Activist Medha Patkar was handed a five month jail term on Monday in a 23-year-old defamation case against Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. The court also directed her to pay ₹10 lakhs as compensation to LG for the harm to his reputation. The court also said that Patkar's age and ailments do not absolve her of the "serious" offence …

Medha Patkar sentenced to five months in prison in 23-year-old defamation case
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Medha Patkar sentenced to five months in prison in 23-year-old defamation case

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Monday sentenced activist Medha Patkar, known for Narmada Bachao Andolan, for five months in an over two-decade-old criminal defamation case lodged against her by Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena. Metropolitan Magistrate Raghav Sharma of the Saket Court, who had convicted Patkar for the offence of criminal defamation under Section 500 of the Indian Penal …

Medha Patkar sentenced to 5-month jail term in defamation case; ordered to pay ₹10 lakh to Delhi LG
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Medha Patkar sentenced to 5-month jail term in defamation case; ordered to pay ₹10 lakh to Delhi LG

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Monday sentenced renowned social activist Medha Patkar to five months of imprisonment in a 23-year-old defamation case filed by the then president of the non-profit organisation, National Council of Civil Liberties, VK Saxena, who is currently serving as the lieutenant governor of Delhi. Both Medha Patkar and VK Saxena have been locked in a legal battle …

Delhi LG VK Saxena gives nod to prosecute Arundhati Roy, others in UAPA case
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi LG VK Saxena gives nod to prosecute Arundhati Roy, others in UAPA case

Hindustan Times  

Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Friday accorded sanction for prosecution under Section 45 of the Unlawful Activities Act against Booker-winning author Arundhati Roy for an alleged provocative speech made in 2010, officials aware of the matter said. Booker-winning author Arundhati Roy The LG also granted sanction to presucute under the same provisions Sheikh Showkat Hussain, a former professor at …

Delhi Lt Governor Saxena grants prosecution of author Arundhati Roy under UAPA
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Lt Governor Saxena grants prosecution of author Arundhati Roy under UAPA

India TV News  

New Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena sanctioned the prosecution of the author, Arundhati Roy, under the stringent Unlawful Activities Act for allegedly making provocative speeches at an event here in 2010, Raj Niwas officials said on Friday. The FIR against Roy and former Central University of Kashmir professor Sheikh Showkat Hussain was registered following the orders of the Court …

Why the ruling in the 23-year-old legal tussle between Medha Patkar and LG VK Saxena is a key judgment on defamation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Why the ruling in the 23-year-old legal tussle between Medha Patkar and LG VK Saxena is a key judgment on defamation

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court has convicted 69-year-old social activist Medha Patkar in a criminal defamation case filed by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. The case, which had been pending for 23 years, accused Patkar of defaming Saxena by issuing a press release intended to damage his reputation. In the press release, Patkar alleged that Saxena, who was then the president …

Delhi court convicts Medha Patkar in defamation case filed by V.K. Saxena 23 years ago
7 months ago

Delhi court convicts Medha Patkar in defamation case filed by V.K. Saxena 23 years ago

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Friday convicted social activist and Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar in a more than two-decade-old criminal defamation case lodged against her by Vinai Kumar Saxena, the present Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi. Metropolitan Magistrate Raghav Sharma of Saket Court convicted Ms. Patkar for the offence of criminal defamation under Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. …

Delhi court convicts Medha Patkar in defamation case filed by VK Saxena
7 months ago

Delhi court convicts Medha Patkar in defamation case filed by VK Saxena

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Friday convicted social activist and Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar in a defamation case lodged against her by Delhi lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, PTI reported. Both Medha Patkar and the VK Saxena have been locked in a legal battle since 2000 after she filed a suit against him for publishing Both Patkar and the …

Provocative speeches: Delhi LG approves prosecution of Arundhati Roy, Kashmir prof
1 year, 2 months ago

Provocative speeches: Delhi LG approves prosecution of Arundhati Roy, Kashmir prof

Hindustan Times  

Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Tuesday accorded sanction for prosecution against author Arundhati Roy and former professor at central university of Kashmir Sheikh Showkat Hussain for their alleged provocative speeches, officials aware of the matter said. Besides Roy and Hussain, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the then chairman of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat and former Delhi University professor Syed Abdul Rehman Geelani and …

Gujarat HC grants interim stay on 2002 assault case against Delhi LG Saxena
1 year, 7 months ago

Gujarat HC grants interim stay on 2002 assault case against Delhi LG Saxena

Hindustan Times  

The Gujarat high court on Tuesday provided temporary respite for Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena by issuing an interim stay on any further proceedings related to the case concerning the alleged assault on social activist Medha Patkar in 2002. Justice MK Thakker decided to suspend the ongoing trial against Saxena until his plea challenging the metropolitan court’s order, which denied …

AAP's ‘proof’ in Medha Patkar assault case: 'Should he remain Delhi L-G?'
1 year, 9 months ago

AAP's ‘proof’ in Medha Patkar assault case: 'Should he remain Delhi L-G?'

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday alleged that Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena once led a violent mob that attacked social activist Medha Patkar at Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sack Saxena from the post. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's party also released a video of the incident that purportedly shows Saxena arguing with police …

Kanjhawala incident, Shraddha murder case show shortcomings in policing: Delhi L-G VK Saxena
1 year, 10 months ago

Kanjhawala incident, Shraddha murder case show shortcomings in policing: Delhi L-G VK Saxena

India Today  

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday raised concerns about the recent incidents of a woman being chopped into multiple pieces and thrown across Delhi, another woman being hit and dragged by a car on New Year’s Eve, the death of ASI Shambhu Dayal Meena, among other cases, and said that these exhibit a glaring lacuna in policing at the …

L-G vs AAP: HC restrains party, its leaders from levelling defamatory allegations against Saxena
2 years, 2 months ago

L-G vs AAP: HC restrains party, its leaders from levelling defamatory allegations against Saxena

India TV News  

L-G vs AAP: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday restrained the Aam Aadmi Party and several of its leaders from levelling "false" allegations against Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and his family, after they claimed that he was involved in a Rs 1,400 crore scam. Besides, Saxena has also sought to injunct AAP, its leaders Atishi Singh, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Durgesh …

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