New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday issued summons to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor in a defamation suit filed by BJP leader Rajeev Chandrashekhar.

Chandrasekhar has prayed for an order restraining Tharoor from making any defamatory statements and sought a public apology and damages of Rs 10 crore for defaming and tarnishing his reputation.

The suit, which was filed over alleged false and defamatory statements made by Tharoor during the 2024 General Elections, accuses the Congress leader of accusing Chandrashekhar of bribing voters in the Thiruvananthapuram constituency.

The bench of Justice Purushainder Kumar Kaurav issued a summon to Shashi Tharoor, instructing him to respond to the defamation charges levelled agains...