The Delhi High Court has rejected Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s attempt to dismiss a defamation case filed against him and other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders. The case stems from allegations made by AAP leaders regarding the alleged removal of voter names from Delhi’s electoral rolls. The court has allowed the defamation proceedings to continue.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been directed to appear before a Bengaluru court on June 7th in connection with a defamation case filed against him by a BJP leader. The details of the defamation case have not been disclosed. Gandhi is facing several other legal challenges, including a money laundering investigation.
On May 28, a court in New Delhi issued summons to Delhi Cabinet Minister and AAP leader Atishi Marlena in a defamation case filed by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor. The allegations stem from poaching claims made by Atishi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The court has directed Atishi to appear on June 29, while Kejriwal has not been summoned. Kapoor’s defamation suit alleges that AAP leaders were approached by the BJP with offers of cash to join their ranks, claims that have not been substantiated. Atishi has also stated that she received an offer to join the BJP to protect her political career or face arrest.
Advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai withdrew his defamation case against former TMC MP Mahua Moitra in the Delhi High Court on Thursday. During the hearing, Dehadrai’s counsel stated that she will not make false statements against him. The court suggested exploring a private resolution to the dispute rather than making public allegations. Dehadrai’s withdrawal request was granted by the court.
