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Defamation Case Against Delhi CM Atishi Marlena,  Arvind Kejriwal Set for Arguments on Charge In a significant development, the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has scheduled the hearing of a defamation case against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Marlena , former CM Arvind Kejriwal , and other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders for October 3, 2024 . The case, filed by BJP leader Rajeev Babbar in 2020, accuses the AAP leaders of making defamatory statements against the BJP, allegedly damaging the party’s reputation. Background of the Defamation Case The defamation case was initiated by Rajeev Babbar, a BJP leader from Delhi, who alleged that Arvind Kejriwal , Atishi Marlena , and other senior AAP leaders falsely accused the BJP of orchestrating the removal of 30 lakh names from the Delhi electoral rolls. These voters, Babbar contended, were primarily from the Baniya , Muslim , and Poorvanchali communities. The accusations, made during the run-up to the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, sought t...

Delhi Court Orders Woman to Pay Rs 15 Lakh for Defamation of Ex-Husband In a landmark judgment, Delhi's Saket District Court has ordered a woman to pay Rs 15 lakh in damages to her ex-husband for defamation and malicious litigation. The ruling, passed by District Judge Sunil Beniwal on July 29, 2024, underscores the court's stance on addressing wrongful acts regardless of gender. Defamation and Malicious Litigation The court found that the woman's actions significantly harmed her ex-husband, impacting both his personal reputation and professional growth. The man, who had sought Rs 25 lakh in damages, claimed that the defamation continued even after their divorce in 2021. He alleged that the woman sent defamatory emails to his relatives and used abusive language against him and his mother through her email accounts. Background of the Case The marriage between the parties, which began in 2001 under the Hindu Marriage Act, was dissolved in 2021 on grounds of cruelty. Despite t...

Anjali Birla Files Defamation Suit in Delhi High Court Over Alleged False Claims on Social Media Anjali Birla, an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer and daughter of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, has filed a defamation suit in the Delhi High Court. The suit aims to remove defamatory social media posts alleging that she cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams on her first attempt due to her father's influence. False Allegations and Defamation Claims In her legal filing, Anjali Birla asserts that several social media posts are disseminating misleading and false information about her, which she claims are defamatory. The posts allegedly suggest that her successful clearing of the UPSC exams was influenced by her father’s political standing, rather than merit. Anjali contends that these allegations are not only baseless but are also intended to unlawfully tarnish her reputation and professional standing. Court Proceedings Justice Navin Chawla of the Delhi Hig...