New Delhi, July 14 -- Social activist Medha Patkar's counsel on Monday concluded his arguments against conviction in a defamation case. Counsel for Delhi LG VK Saxena will continue his arguments on Tuesday.

She was convicted and sentenced in a defamation case filed by incumbent LG VK Saxena in 2001.

Justice Shalinder Kaur listed the matter on July 15 for hearing further arguments by advocate Gajinder Kumar on behalf of V K Saxena.

Senior advocate Sanjay Parikh argued for Medha Patkar.

The High Court is dealing with two petitions moved by Medha Patkar. One is against the trial court judgement and another is against an order denying her permission to call an additional witness to examine in a defamation case filed by her against Saxena....