The Delhi High Court on Monday summoned Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on a defamation plea filed by BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar. 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 bef💧ore 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 Apriﷺl, 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 c💎rore in damages from Tharoor for allegedly defaming and tarnishing his reputation.
The BJP leader filed the defamation case over Tharoor's purported statements during an interview to a television channel where the latter allegedly said Chandrasekhar offered money to ꦏvoters during 20💙24 Lok Sabha polls. The BJP politician is represented by law firm Karanjawala and company.
