New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday summoned Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on a defamation plea filed by BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar, seeking Rs. 10 crore for damaging the reputation.
Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav posted the matter on April 28.
"Let the plaint be registered as a suit. Issue summons to the defendant (Tharoor).
List before the joint registrar on April 28," said the court. In his suit, Chandrasekhar claimed Tharoor made false and defamatory statements at various public fora in April, 2024 that severely damaged his professional and personal reputation. Chandrasekhar has sought to restrain Tharoor from making any defamatory statements.
While seeking a public apology, he sought Rs 10 crore in damages ...